PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Suffolk, VA
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Office Manager jobs in Portsmouth, VA
Pay for dental office managers in the Portsmouth area centers on $53.23 per hour, or about $110,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.24 and the upper quarter over $71.63. That ranks 145th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 180th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Portsmouth and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portsmouth.
- $53.23median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $44–$72typical range per hour
- 1,910dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 11% below the Virginia statewide median of $59.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,910 medical and health services managers employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.83 | $74,530 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.24 | $92,020 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $53.23 | $110,720 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $71.63 | $148,990 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $96.49 | $200,700 | 70% above U.S. median |
How Portsmouth ranks
- 145th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 180th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 8 Virginia 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 Portsmouth
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $53.23 median hour buys what $54.35 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Portsmouth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,916
- Per year: $95,814
- Per month: $7,984
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Portsmouth city
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Portsmouth city (1 geographic, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 8 mi | $53.23/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | $53.23/hr | 254,997 |
| Richmond, VA | 77 mi | $60.47/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 101 mi | $45.76/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 104 mi | $61.57/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 135 mi | $53.42/hr | 56,764 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Portsmouth, VA?
Dental Office Managers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $53.23 per hour, about $110,720 a year. The middle half earn between $44.24 and $71.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portsmouth a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 180th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Portsmouth?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portsmouth.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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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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Low$20Median$25.32High$32
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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