SD · Rapid City · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Rapid City, SD

Dental Office Managers in the Rapid City area earn a median of $56.66 per hour, about $117,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.57 and $72.82. That ranks 111th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 39th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Rapid City and what they pay.

Dental Office Manager pay in Rapid City, SD

The metro median is 1% above the South Dakota statewide median of $55.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 170 medical and health services managers employed in the Rapid City metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.88$80,87031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.57$101,03014% below U.S. median
Median$56.66$117,860in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.82$151,47028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$87.26$181,50054% above U.S. median

How Rapid City ranks

  • 111th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 39th of 333 after adjusting for local prices

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 Rapid City

  • Overall prices in Rapid City run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $56.66 median hour buys what $63.55 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$2,040
  • Per year: $101,988
  • Per month: $8,499
  • South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.

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

Open Dental Office Manager roles in South Dakota

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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Sioux Falls, SD

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012721
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Sioux Falls, SD

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012150
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Pennington County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Pennington County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Casper, WY177 mi$49.26/hr58,823
Cheyenne, WY218 mi$53.11/hr65,704
Bismarck, ND224 mi$49.09/hr77,772
Billings, MT287 mi$51.27/hr121,483
Sioux Falls, SD325 mi$58.11/hr209,289
Sioux City, IA360 mi$47.46/hr86,875

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License and tax basics in South Dakota

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

South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

South Dakota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Rapid City

Rapid City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Rapid City, SD?

Dental Office Managers in the Rapid City metro area have a median pay of $56.66 per hour, about $117,860 a year. The middle half earn between $48.57 and $72.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rapid City ranks 39th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Rapid City as a dental office manager?

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

Is Rapid City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Pennington 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 Rapid City?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalSioux Falls, SD · 2 postings$27.64/ hr$26–$29
  • 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$23.00High$31

197 Office Manager postings with published pay in the US, 122 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Sioux Falls, SD · posted 4 days ago
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Sioux Falls, SD · posted 18 days ago

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