TN · Clarksville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Clarksville, TN

Pay for dental office managers in the Clarksville area centers on $49.13 per hour, or about $102,190 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.05 and the upper quarter over $62.66. That ranks 243rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 192nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Clarksville.

Dental Office Manager pay in Clarksville, TN

The metro median is 2% below the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 470 medical and health services managers employed in the Clarksville metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.68$61,73048% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.05$79,14033% below U.S. median
Median$49.13$102,19013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.66$130,33010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$71.67$149,07026% above U.S. median

How Clarksville ranks

  • 243rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 192nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 10 Tennessee 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 Clarksville

  • Overall prices in Clarksville run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.13 median hour buys what $54.02 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,769
  • Per year: $88,434
  • Per month: $7,370
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Tennessee

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Clarksville as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Smile Brands · Nashville, TN

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 39863
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Smile Brands · Murfreesboro, TN

$58k–$60k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 39791
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Cordova, TN

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012520
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Millington, TN

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012522
Top 25% pay
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Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Nashville, TN41 mi$55.75/hr704,963
Hendersonville, TN45 mi$55.75/hr63,947
Gallatin, TN50 mi$55.75/hr52,489
Franklin, TN53 mi$55.75/hr89,142
Bowling Green, KY58 mi$46.27/hr79,076
Lebanon, TN61 mi$55.75/hr51,501

Dental Office Manager jobs in Tennessee · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee 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.

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Clarksville, TN?

Dental Office Managers in the Clarksville metro area have a median pay of $49.13 per hour, about $102,190 a year. The middle half earn between $38.05 and $62.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Clarksville ranks 192nd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 243rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Clarksville as a dental office manager?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsNashville, TN · 2 postings$28.01/ hr$26–$29
  • Aspen DentalDickson, TN · 9 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$29
  • Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
  • Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$22.50High$29

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

3Open now: 11 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Smile Brands · Nashville, TN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$23.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Dickson, TN · posted 8 days ago

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