PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Burleson, TX
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Temple, TX
Dental Office Managers in the Temple area earn a median of $56.44 per hour, about $117,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.77 and $72.08. That ranks 112th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 50th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Temple.
- $56.44median pay per hour, Killeen
- $44–$72typical range per hour
- 980dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Temple, TX
The metro median is 10% above the Texas statewide median of $51.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 980 medical and health services managers employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.76 | $70,220 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.77 | $91,040 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $56.44 | $117,400 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.08 | $149,930 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $86.25 | $179,400 | 52% above U.S. median |
How Temple ranks
- 112th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 50th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Temple
- Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $56.44 median hour buys what $61.93 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,032
- Per year: $101,592
- Per month: $8,466
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Killeen-Temple metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Lewisville, TX
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
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$19.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Bell County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bell County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 20 mi | $56.44/hr | 160,616 |
| Waco, TX | 33 mi | $51.27/hr | 146,608 |
| Georgetown, TX | 35 mi | $51.09/hr | 101,344 |
| Round Rock, TX | 43 mi | $51.09/hr | 135,359 |
| Leander, TX | 46 mi | $51.09/hr | 87,511 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 47 mi | $51.09/hr | 66,819 |
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 Temple, TX?
Dental Office Managers in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $56.44 per hour, about $117,400 a year. The middle half earn between $43.77 and $72.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Temple a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Killeen-Temple ranks 50th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Temple 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.
Is Temple in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bell 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 Temple?
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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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