PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Nashville, TN
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Nashville, TN
The median dental office manager pay in the Nashville area is $55.75 per hour ($115,970 a year), with the typical range running from $43.45 to $79.07. That ranks 118th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 99th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Nashville. The free report below lists employers near Nashville and what they pay.
- $55.75median pay per hour, Nashville
- $43–$79typical range per hour
- 5,050dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% above the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 5,050 medical and health services managers employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.79 | $74,440 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.45 | $90,380 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $55.75 | $115,970 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.07 | $164,470 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $103.63 | $215,550 | 83% above U.S. median |
How Nashville ranks
- 118th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 99th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Nashville
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $55.75 median hour buys what $57.87 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
Estimate your Nashville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,007
- Per year: $100,350
- Per month: $8,362
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Davidson County
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Davidson County (1 population-group, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, TN | 14 mi | $55.75/hr | 63,947 |
| Franklin, TN | 18 mi | $55.75/hr | 89,142 |
| Clarksville, TN | 41 mi | $49.13/hr | 185,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 59 mi | $46.27/hr | 79,076 |
| Madison, AL | 101 mi | $46.45/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 102 mi | $46.45/hr | 230,402 |
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 Nashville, TN?
Dental Office Managers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $55.75 per hour, about $115,970 a year. The middle half earn between $43.45 and $79.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Nashville a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 99th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Nashville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Nashville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Nashville.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Nashville 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 Nashville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Davidson 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 Nashville?
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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
- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$55k–$60k/ year
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$19.00–$23.00/ hour
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