PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Millington, TN
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Office Manager jobs in Memphis, TN
Dental Office Managers in the Memphis area earn a median of $51.26 per hour, about $106,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.88 and $72.05. That ranks 174th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 145th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Memphis and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Memphis.
- $51.26median pay per hour, Memphis
- $40–$72typical range per hour
- 2,310dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Office Manager roles near Memphis
Roles in other cities of the Memphis area.
For youUpdated weekly
20+ more Dental Office Manager roles for you in Memphis, TN
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Get the Memphis Dental Office Manager pay report
Named employers near Memphis, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportDental Office Manager pay in Memphis, TN
The metro median is 2% above the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 2,310 medical and health services managers employed in the Memphis metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.65 | $69,990 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.88 | $82,950 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $51.26 | $106,620 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.05 | $149,860 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $94.47 | $196,500 | 67% above U.S. median |
How Memphis ranks
- 174th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 145th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Memphis
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.26 median hour buys what $55.61 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
Estimate your Memphis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,845
- Per year: $92,268
- Per month: $7,689
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Shelby County
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Shelby County (4 population-group, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 11 mi | $51.26/hr | 57,493 |
| Bartlett, TN | 12 mi | $51.26/hr | 56,708 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $48.07/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 74 mi | $45.90/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 130 mi | $43.63/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 138 mi | $43.63/hr | 204,774 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Memphis
Memphis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Memphis, TN?
Dental Office Managers in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $51.26 per hour, about $106,620 a year. The middle half earn between $39.88 and $72.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Memphis a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 145th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 174th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Memphis?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Memphis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Memphis.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Memphis 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 Memphis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Shelby 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 Memphis?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Memphis and across Tennessee. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Memphis.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Memphis pay dental office managers? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other employers
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
70+ Dental Office Manager roles in Tennessee, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Office Manager pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Tennessee list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Tennessee list
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
- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$55k–$60k/ year
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$19.00–$23.00/ hour
+ 9 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.