OR · Bend · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Bend, OR

Dental Office Managers in the Bend area earn a median of $60.88 per hour, about $126,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.28 and $76.71. That ranks 63rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 86th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Bend. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bend.

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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Bend, OR

$65k–$70k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012228
Top 25% pay
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Dental Office Manager pay in Bend, OR

The metro median is 7% below the Oregon statewide median of $65.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 250 medical and health services managers employed in the Bend metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.96$74,80037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.28$96,26018% below U.S. median
Median$60.88$126,6207% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.71$159,56035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$101.08$210,25078% above U.S. median

How Bend ranks

  • 63rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 86th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 7 Oregon 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 Bend

  • Overall prices in Bend run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.88 median hour buys what $58.76 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

Estimate your Bend paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,192
  • Per year: $109,584
  • Per month: $9,132

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

Dental health shortage areas in Deschutes County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Deschutes County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
Springfield, OR83 mi$63.78/hr61,182
Eugene, OR90 mi$63.78/hr178,786
Albany, OR97 mi$60.58/hr57,156
Salem, OR104 mi$64.26/hr180,406
Corvallis, OR104 mi$60.58/hr61,993
Gresham, OR114 mi$69.44/hr111,507

Dental Office Manager jobs in Oregon · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

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

Oregon 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 Bend, OR?

Dental Office Managers in the Bend metro area have a median pay of $60.88 per hour, about $126,620 a year. The middle half earn between $46.28 and $76.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bend ranks 86th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Bend?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Bend. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bend.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Bend as a dental office manager?

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

Is Bend in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Deschutes 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 Bend?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Bend and across Oregon. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Bend.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31

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2What they are offering now

Low$25Median$31.73High$34

4 Office Manager postings with published pay in Oregon, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $65k–$70k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Bend, OR · posted 17 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $23.00–$27.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Bend, OR · posted 17 days ago

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