TX · San Marcos · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in San Marcos, TX

Dental Office Managers in the San Marcos area earn a median of $51.09 per hour, about $106,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.29 and $71.45. That ranks 179th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 257th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for San Marcos and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near San Marcos and what they pay.

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Who is hiring dental office managers near San Marcos

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental1$20.50
Smile Brands1$30.05

Dental Office Manager pay in San Marcos, TX

The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $51.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 4,800 medical and health services managers employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.80$53,66055% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.29$81,72031% below U.S. median
Median$51.09$106,27010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$71.45$148,62026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$103.91$216,13083% above U.S. median

How San Marcos ranks

  • 179th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 257th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 24 Texas 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 San Marcos

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.09 median hour buys what $52.10 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 San Marcos paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,839
  • Per year: $91,962
  • Per month: $7,664
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kyle, TX9 mi$51.09/hr65,833
New Braunfels, TX16 mi$51.81/hr116,477
Austin, TX31 mi$51.09/hr993,588
San Antonio, TX45 mi$51.81/hr1,526,656
Killeen, TX84 mi$56.44/hr160,616
Temple, TX91 mi$56.44/hr96,267

Dental Office Manager jobs in Texas · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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 San Marcos, TX?

Dental Office Managers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $51.09 per hour, about $106,270 a year. The middle half earn between $39.29 and $71.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 257th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 179th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in San Marcos?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Marcos.

Do I need a Texas license to work in San Marcos as a dental office manager?

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

Does Valorem Health place dental office managers in San Marcos?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31
  • Aspen DentalFort Worth, TX · 13 postings$21.50/ hr$17–$31
  • 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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Low$18Median$22.50High$29

17 Office Manager postings with published pay in Texas, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 17 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$21.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Burleson, TX · posted 2 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $18.00–$22.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Lewisville, TX · posted 2 days ago

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