WA · Vancouver · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Vancouver, WA

Dental Office Managers in the Vancouver area earn a median of $69.44 per hour, about $144,420 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $55.53 and $99.02. That ranks 10th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 23rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Vancouver and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Vancouver.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Vancouver, WA

The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $68.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 3,290 medical and health services managers employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.31$94,24020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.53$115,5002% below U.S. median
Median$69.44$144,42022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$99.02$205,96075% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Vancouver ranks

  • 10th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 23rd 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Vancouver

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $69.44 median hour buys what $65.87 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Vancouver paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,500
  • Per year: $124,992
  • Per month: $10,416
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Clark County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark County (1 geographic, 1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Portland, OR7 mi$69.44/hr635,749
Gresham, OR12 mi$69.44/hr111,507
Salem, OR53 mi$64.26/hr180,406
Albany, OR74 mi$60.58/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR81 mi$60.58/hr61,993
Lacey, WA98 mi$65.12/hr58,644

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.

Washington state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Vancouver, WA?

Dental Office Managers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $69.44 per hour, about $144,420 a year. The middle half earn between $55.53 and $99.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Vancouver a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 23rd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Vancouver?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Vancouver.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Vancouver 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 Vancouver in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark 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 Vancouver?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Vancouver and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Vancouver.

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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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Low$19Median$23.00High$31

197 Office Manager postings with published pay in the US, 122 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $80k–$82k/ year
    Smile Brands · Bellingham, WA · posted 30+ days ago

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