PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Bellingham, WA
$80k–$82k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Office Manager jobs in Bellingham, WA
Dental Office Managers in the Bellingham area earn a median of $60.86 per hour, about $126,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.28 and $75.01. That ranks 65th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 83rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bellingham. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bellingham.
- $60.86median pay per hour, Bellingham
- $48–$75typical range per hour
- 150dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 12% below the Washington statewide median of $68.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 150 medical and health services managers employed in the Bellingham metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.44).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.11 | $79,270 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.28 | $100,420 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.86 | $126,590 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.01 | $156,020 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $99.37 | $206,690 | 75% above U.S. median |
How Bellingham ranks
- 65th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 83rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 8 Washington 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 Bellingham
- Overall prices in Bellingham run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.86 median hour buys what $58.90 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Bellingham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,191
- Per year: $109,548
- Per month: $9,129
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bellingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Whatcom County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Whatcom County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 49 mi | $74.00/hr | 76,209 |
| Everett, WA | 56 mi | $74.00/hr | 113,011 |
| Bothell, WA | 69 mi | $74.00/hr | 51,770 |
| Shoreline, WA | 69 mi | $74.00/hr | 66,251 |
| Kirkland, WA | 74 mi | $74.00/hr | 95,499 |
| Redmond, WA | 76 mi | $74.00/hr | 82,195 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Washington · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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 Bellingham, WA?
Dental Office Managers in the Bellingham metro area have a median pay of $60.86 per hour, about $126,590 a year. The middle half earn between $48.28 and $75.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bellingham a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Bellingham ranks 83rd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Bellingham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bellingham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellingham.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellingham as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bellingham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Whatcom 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 Bellingham?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Bellingham and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Bellingham.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31
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