PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Charleston, SC
$19.00–$22.00/ hour
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Dental Office Manager jobs in North Charleston, SC
Pay for dental office managers in the North Charleston area centers on $58.23 per hour, or about $121,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $43.85 and the upper quarter over $79.25. That ranks 94th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 105th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for North Charleston and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near North Charleston.
- $58.23median pay per hour, Charleston
- $44–$79typical range per hour
- 1,470dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 15% above the South Carolina statewide median of $50.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,470 medical and health services managers employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.63 | $72,030 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.85 | $91,210 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $58.23 | $121,120 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.25 | $164,840 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How North Charleston ranks
- 94th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 105th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 South 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 North Charleston
- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.23 median hour buys what $57.68 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 North Charleston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,096
- Per year: $104,814
- Per month: $8,734
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Charleston County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Charleston County (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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek, SC | 6 mi | $58.23/hr | 50,352 |
| Charleston, SC | 8 mi | $58.23/hr | 157,665 |
| Savannah, GA | 91 mi | $62.15/hr | 148,808 |
| Columbia, SC | 91 mi | $50.59/hr | 144,788 |
| Augusta, GA | 120 mi | $57.26/hr | 201,737 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 150 mi | $50.37/hr | 75,798 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in South Carolina · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Carolina
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South 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 North Charleston, SC?
Dental Office Managers in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $58.23 per hour, about $121,120 a year. The middle half earn between $43.85 and $79.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is North Charleston a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 105th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 94th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in North Charleston?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Charleston-North Charleston area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near North Charleston.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in North Charleston as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is North Charleston in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Charleston 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 North Charleston?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalBluffton, SC · 3 postings$21.00/ hr$19–$26
- 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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2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$21.00High$26
3 Office Manager postings with published pay in South Carolina, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Office Manager roles
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$24.00–$26.00/ hour
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$19.00–$22.00/ hour
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