PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Cortland, NY
$20.00–$26.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Rochester, NY
Dental Office Managers in the Rochester area earn a median of $62.43 per hour, about $129,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.45 and $79.39. That ranks 43rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 30th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rochester.
- $62.43median pay per hour, Rochester
- $48–$79typical range per hour
- 1,310dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Rochester, NY
The metro median is 13% below the New York statewide median of $72.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,310 medical and health services managers employed in the Rochester metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.20 | $83,620 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.45 | $100,780 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.43 | $129,850 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.39 | $165,130 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Rochester ranks
- 43rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 30th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Rochester
- Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.43 median hour buys what $64.34 buys at the national price level, 13% above 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$2,247
- Per year: $112,374
- Per month: $9,364
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · New York
$62k–$68k/ year
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Yorktown Heights, NY
$60k–$70k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Utica, NY
$24.00–$26.00/ hour
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Amsterdam, NY
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Saratoga Springs, NY
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Monroe County
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Monroe County (1 population-group, 6 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 66 mi | $61.70/hr | 276,617 |
| Syracuse, NY | 75 mi | $64.65/hr | 146,097 |
| Utica, NY | 121 mi | $54.10/hr | 63,660 |
| Erie, PA | 145 mi | $46.00/hr | 92,940 |
| Scranton, PA | 158 mi | $48.57/hr | 75,905 |
| Schenectady, NY | 188 mi | $55.85/hr | 69,495 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in New York · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Rochester, NY?
Dental Office Managers in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $62.43 per hour, about $129,850 a year. The middle half earn between $48.45 and $79.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rochester a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Rochester ranks 30th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester 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 Rochester in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Monroe 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 Rochester?
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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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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.
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- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$20.00–$26.00/ hour
- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$62k–$68k/ year
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