PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Nashville, TN
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Kingsport, TN
Pay for dental office managers in the Kingsport area centers on $46.82 per hour, or about $97,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.43 and the upper quarter over $61.38. That ranks 326th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 185th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Kingsport and what they pay.
- $46.82median pay per hour, Kingsport
- $37–$61typical range per hour
- 390dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Kingsport, TN
The metro median is 7% below the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 390 medical and health services managers employed in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.68 | $63,810 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.43 | $77,850 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.82 | $97,390 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.38 | $127,670 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.92 | $164,150 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Kingsport ranks
- 326th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 185th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Kingsport
- Overall prices in Kingsport-Bristol run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.82 median hour buys what $54.16 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,686
- Per year: $84,276
- Per month: $7,023
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kingsport-Bristol 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 Sullivan County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sullivan County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 15 mi | $49.71/hr | 73,635 |
| Asheville, NC | 66 mi | $49.61/hr | 94,992 |
| Knoxville, TN | 87 mi | $49.28/hr | 198,722 |
| Mooresville, NC | 116 mi | $50.37/hr | 52,884 |
| Gastonia, NC | 116 mi | $50.37/hr | 85,535 |
| Greenville, SC | 117 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 Kingsport, TN?
Dental Office Managers in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area have a median pay of $46.82 per hour, about $97,390 a year. The middle half earn between $37.43 and $61.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kingsport a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Kingsport-Bristol ranks 185th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 326th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Kingsport 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 Kingsport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sullivan 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 Kingsport?
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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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