NC · Gastonia · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Gastonia, NC

Dental Office Managers in the Gastonia area earn a median of $50.37 per hour, about $104,770 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.52 and $65.08. That ranks 198th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 271st of 333 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Gastonia and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gastonia.

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Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC

$60k–$65k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012831
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC

$60k–$65k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012806
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Concord, NC

$60k–$65k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012807
Top 25% payNew this week
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Dental Office Manager pay in Gastonia, NC

The metro median is 3% below the North Carolina statewide median of $52.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 3,630 medical and health services managers employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.04$72,88038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.52$84,28029% below U.S. median
Median$50.37$104,77011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.08$135,37015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$87.14$181,25054% above U.S. median

How Gastonia ranks

  • 198th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 271st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gastonia

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.37 median hour buys what $51.74 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Gastonia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,813
  • Per year: $90,666
  • Per month: $7,556

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

Dental health shortage areas in Gaston County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Gaston County (1 population-group, 1 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
Charlotte, NC20 mi$50.37/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC21 mi$50.37/hr67,087
Greenville, SC72 mi$49.28/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC79 mi$52.85/hr255,769
Asheville, NC80 mi$49.61/hr94,992
High Point, NC84 mi$52.71/hr118,601

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.

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 Gastonia, NC?

Dental Office Managers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $50.37 per hour, about $104,770 a year. The middle half earn between $40.52 and $65.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 271st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Gastonia?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gastonia.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Gastonia 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 Gastonia in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Gaston 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 Gastonia?

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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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2What they are offering now

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.

3Open now: 9 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $60k–$65k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC · posted 2 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$24.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Concord Mills, NC · posted 2 days ago

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