PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Nashville, TN
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Johnson City, TN
The median dental office manager pay in the Johnson City area is $49.71 per hour ($103,400 a year), with the typical range running from $40.02 to $72.25. That ranks 215th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 121st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Johnson City and what they pay.
- $49.71median pay per hour, Johnson City
- $40–$72typical range per hour
- 380dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Johnson City, TN
The metro median is 1% below the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 380 medical and health services managers employed in the Johnson City metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.99 | $70,700 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.02 | $83,240 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.71 | $103,400 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.25 | $150,280 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $90.70 | $188,660 | 60% above U.S. median |
How Johnson City ranks
- 215th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 121st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Johnson City
- Overall prices in Johnson City run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.71 median hour buys what $56.53 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$1,790
- Per year: $89,478
- Per month: $7,456
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Johnson City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Dickson, TN
$19.00–$23.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Murfreesboro, TN
$58k–$60k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Cordova, TN
$55k–$60k/ year
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Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Millington, TN
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Smyrna, TN
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Washington County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 15 mi | $46.82/hr | 57,109 |
| Asheville, NC | 54 mi | $49.61/hr | 94,992 |
| Knoxville, TN | 91 mi | $49.28/hr | 198,722 |
| Gastonia, NC | 101 mi | $50.37/hr | 85,535 |
| Mooresville, NC | 101 mi | $50.37/hr | 52,884 |
| Greenville, SC | 104 mi | $49.28/hr | 74,371 |
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 Johnson City, TN?
Dental Office Managers in the Johnson City metro area have a median pay of $49.71 per hour, about $103,400 a year. The middle half earn between $40.02 and $72.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Johnson City a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Johnson City ranks 121st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Johnson City 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.
Is Johnson City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington 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 Johnson City?
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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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