NE · Omaha · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Omaha, NE

The median dental office manager pay in the Omaha area is $50.73 per hour ($105,510 a year), with the typical range running from $40.35 to $66.38. That ranks 187th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 151st of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Omaha.

Dental Office Manager pay in Omaha, NE

The metro median is 2% above the Nebraska statewide median of $49.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 2,240 medical and health services managers employed in the Omaha metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.73$72,24039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.35$83,93029% below U.S. median
Median$50.73$105,51011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$66.38$138,07017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$101.40$210,91079% above U.S. median

How Omaha ranks

  • 187th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 151st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental office manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Omaha

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.73 median hour buys what $55.19 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,826
  • Per year: $91,314
  • Per month: $7,610

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Nebraska

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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Norfolk, NE

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011729
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Dental health shortage areas in Douglas County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Douglas County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bellevue, NE10 mi$50.73/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA11 mi$50.73/hr62,665
Lincoln, NE45 mi$49.90/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA87 mi$47.46/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA119 mi$49.70/hr73,664
Grand Island, NE122 mi$48.35/hr53,250

Dental Office Manager jobs in Nebraska · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Omaha, NE?

Dental Office Managers in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $50.73 per hour, about $105,510 a year. The middle half earn between $40.35 and $66.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Omaha a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?

Omaha ranks 151st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 187th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha as a dental office manager?

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Omaha in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Douglas County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental office managers in Omaha?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalNorfolk, NE · 2 postings$23.57/ hr$18–$29
  • Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
  • Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 9 postings$27.64/ hr$19–$31

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2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$23.00High$31

197 Office Manager postings with published pay in the US, 122 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Norfolk, NE · posted 29 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $18.00–$21.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Norfolk, NE · posted 30+ days ago

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