PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Durham, NC
Pay for dental office managers in the Durham area centers on $62.65 per hour, or about $130,300 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.12 and the upper quarter over $82.64. That ranks 42nd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 31st of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Durham.
- $62.65median pay per hour, Durham
- $48–$83typical range per hour
- 1,830dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Durham, NC
The metro median is 20% above the North Carolina statewide median of $52.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,830 medical and health services managers employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.45).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.07 | $79,190 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.12 | $100,090 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.65 | $130,300 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.64 | $171,890 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Durham ranks
- 42nd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 31st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Durham
- Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.65 median hour buys what $64.21 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$2,255
- Per year: $112,770
- Per month: $9,398
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Concord Mills, NC
$19.00–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Concord, NC
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Morganton, NC
$58k–$62k/ year
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Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · New Bern, NC
$55k–$60k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Durham County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Durham County (1 population-group, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill, NC | 9 mi | $62.65/hr | 64,028 |
| Cary, NC | 14 mi | $53.42/hr | 182,659 |
| Apex, NC | 17 mi | $53.42/hr | 75,977 |
| Raleigh, NC | 18 mi | $53.42/hr | 499,825 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 22 mi | $53.42/hr | 56,764 |
| Burlington, NC | 33 mi | $50.93/hr | 61,365 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in North Carolina · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Durham, NC?
Dental Office Managers in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area have a median pay of $62.65 per hour, about $130,300 a year. The middle half earn between $48.12 and $82.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Durham a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Durham-Chapel Hill ranks 31st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Durham 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 Durham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Durham 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 Durham?
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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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Low$20Median$27.64High$31
9 Office Manager postings with published pay in North Carolina, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$60k–$65k/ year
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$19.00–$24.00/ hour
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