PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Smile Brands · Bellingham, WA
$80k–$82k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Office Manager jobs in Lacey, WA
Pay for dental office managers in the Lacey area centers on $65.12 per hour, or about $135,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.14 and the upper quarter over $75.79. That ranks 23rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 44th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Lacey and what they pay.
- $65.12median pay per hour, Olympia
- $56–$76typical range per hour
- 340dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Lacey, WA
The metro median is 5% below the Washington statewide median of $68.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 340 medical and health services managers employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.25 | $96,200 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.14 | $116,770 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.12 | $135,450 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.79 | $157,640 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $105.00 | $218,400 | 85% above U.S. median |
How Lacey ranks
- 23rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 44th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Lacey
- Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.12 median hour buys what $62.81 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$2,344
- Per year: $117,216
- Per month: $9,768
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Thurston County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Thurston County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 5 mi | $65.12/hr | 56,271 |
| Lakewood, WA | 15 mi | $74.00/hr | 62,709 |
| Tacoma, WA | 21 mi | $74.00/hr | 228,202 |
| Federal Way, WA | 28 mi | $74.00/hr | 100,252 |
| Auburn, WA | 33 mi | $74.00/hr | 85,513 |
| Kent, WA | 36 mi | $74.00/hr | 136,588 |
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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 Lacey, WA?
Dental Office Managers in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $65.12 per hour, about $135,450 a year. The middle half earn between $56.14 and $75.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lacey a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 44th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Lacey 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 Lacey in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Thurston 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 Lacey?
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- 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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