PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Wake Forest, NC
$19.00–$22.00/ hour
Dental Office Manager jobs in Apex, NC
Pay for dental office managers in the Apex area centers on $53.42 per hour, or about $111,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.50 and the upper quarter over $81.79. That ranks 143rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 176th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Apex and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Apex.
- $53.42median pay per hour, Raleigh
- $40–$82typical range per hour
- 2,150dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% above the North Carolina statewide median of $52.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 2,150 medical and health services managers employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.52 | $69,720 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.50 | $84,240 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $53.42 | $111,120 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $81.79 | $170,120 | 44% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Apex ranks
- 143rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 176th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 13 North Carolina 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 Apex
- Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $53.42 median hour buys what $54.42 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Apex paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,923
- Per year: $96,156
- Per month: $8,013
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Raleigh-Cary metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Wake County
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Wake County (2 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary, NC | 5 mi | $53.42/hr | 182,659 |
| Raleigh, NC | 15 mi | $53.42/hr | 499,825 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 17 mi | $62.65/hr | 64,028 |
| Durham, NC | 17 mi | $62.65/hr | 301,870 |
| Burlington, NC | 41 mi | $50.93/hr | 61,365 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 45 mi | $56.71/hr | 209,496 |
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License and tax basics in North Carolina
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina 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 Apex, NC?
Dental Office Managers in the Raleigh-Cary metro area have a median pay of $53.42 per hour, about $111,120 a year. The middle half earn between $40.50 and $81.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Apex a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Raleigh-Cary ranks 176th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 143rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Apex?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Raleigh-Cary area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Apex.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Apex as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Apex in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Wake 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 Apex?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 9 postings$27.64/ hr$19–$31
- Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
- Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31
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- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$60k–$65k/ year
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