OH · Akron · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Akron, OH

Dental Office Managers in the Akron area earn a median of $49.23 per hour, about $102,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.49 and $62.06. That ranks 239th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 241st of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Akron. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Akron.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Akron, OH

The metro median is 3% below the Ohio statewide median of $50.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,230 medical and health services managers employed in the Akron metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.91$66,37044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.49$80,06032% below U.S. median
Median$49.23$102,40013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.06$129,0809% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.93$174,57048% above U.S. median

How Akron ranks

  • 239th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 241st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 12 Ohio 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 Akron

  • Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.23 median hour buys what $52.73 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Akron paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,772
  • Per year: $88,614
  • Per month: $7,384

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

Dental health shortage areas in Summit County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Summit County (1 population-group, 2 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH7 mi$49.23/hr50,979
Canton, OH20 mi$48.28/hr69,211
Parma, OH24 mi$60.83/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH29 mi$60.83/hr365,379
Elyria, OH37 mi$60.83/hr53,604
Lorain, OH42 mi$60.83/hr65,751

Dental Office Manager jobs in Ohio · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Akron, OH?

Dental Office Managers in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $49.23 per hour, about $102,400 a year. The middle half earn between $38.49 and $62.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Akron ranks 241st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 239th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Akron?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Akron. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Akron.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Akron as a dental office manager?

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

Is Akron in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Summit 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 Akron?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalPickerington, OH · 19 postings$25.96/ hr$17–$30
  • 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$20Median$25.96High$29

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

3Open now: 19 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $17.00–$19.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Pickerington, OH · posted 7 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $17.00–$19.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Lancaster, OH · posted 11 days ago

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