PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Gaithersburg, MD
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
Dental Office Manager jobs in Alexandria, VA
The median dental office manager pay in the Alexandria area is $65.62 per hour ($136,490 a year), with the typical range running from $55.43 to $83.55. That ranks 21st of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 69th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Alexandria and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Alexandria.
- $65.62median pay per hour, Washington
- $55–$84typical range per hour
- 11,640dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Laurel, MD
$55k–$65k/ year
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The metro median is 10% above the Virginia statewide median of $59.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 11,640 medical and health services managers employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.32 | $92,190 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $55.43 | $115,290 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.62 | $136,490 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $83.55 | $173,780 | 47% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $109.24 | $227,220 | 93% above U.S. median |
How Alexandria ranks
- 21st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 69th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
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 Alexandria
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.62 median hour buys what $60.27 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Alexandria paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,362
- Per year: $118,116
- Per month: $9,843
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Alexandria city
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alexandria city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 7 mi | $65.62/hr | 702,250 |
| Rockville, MD | 19 mi | $65.62/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 42 mi | $62.98/hr | 568,271 |
| Richmond, VA | 92 mi | $60.47/hr | 233,655 |
| Lancaster, PA | 94 mi | $49.61/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $50.81/hr | 51,164 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Virginia · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Alexandria
Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Alexandria, VA?
Dental Office Managers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $65.62 per hour, about $136,490 a year. The middle half earn between $55.43 and $83.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Alexandria a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 69th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Alexandria?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alexandria.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Alexandria in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alexandria city. 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 Alexandria?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalGlen Allen, VA · 4 postings$25.32/ hr$20–$34
- Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
- Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31
- Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 9 postings$27.64/ hr$19–$31
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4 Office Manager postings with published pay in Virginia, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$65k–$70k/ year
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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