NY · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Albany, NY

Pay for dental office managers in the Albany area centers on $55.85 per hour, or about $116,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.99 and the upper quarter over $72.92. That ranks 117th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 126th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Albany and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Albany.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Albany, NY

The metro median is 22% below the New York statewide median of $72.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,670 medical and health services managers employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.56$76,04036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.99$93,58021% below U.S. median
Median$55.85$116,1702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.92$151,67029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$97.79$203,40072% above U.S. median

How Albany ranks

  • 117th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 126th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 10 New York 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 Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $55.85 median hour buys what $56.09 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

Estimate your Albany paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,011
  • Per year: $100,530
  • Per month: $8,378

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

Dental health shortage areas in Albany County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Albany County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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
Troy, NY8 mi$55.85/hr51,065
Schenectady, NY11 mi$55.85/hr69,495
Chicopee, MA71 mi$51.80/hr55,381
Springfield, MA75 mi$51.80/hr154,888
Utica, NY78 mi$54.10/hr63,660
Hartford, CT84 mi$59.74/hr122,129

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License and tax basics in New York

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

New York 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 Albany, NY?

Dental Office Managers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $55.85 per hour, about $116,170 a year. The middle half earn between $44.99 and $72.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 126th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 117th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Albany?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albany.

Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a dental office manager?

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

Is Albany in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Albany 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 Albany?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalCortland, NY · 9 postings$23.50/ hr$20–$33
  • 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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Low$22Median$24.25High$33

10 Office Manager postings with published pay in New York, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$26.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Cortland, NY · posted 4 days ago
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $62k–$68k/ year
    Aspen Dental · New York · posted 14 days ago

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