WI · Waukesha · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Waukesha, WI

The median dental office manager pay in the Waukesha area is $62.11 per hour ($129,180 a year), with the typical range running from $50.16 to $79.00. That ranks 51st of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 33rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Waukesha and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Waukesha and what they pay.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Waukesha, WI

The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $60.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,750 medical and health services managers employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.58).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.02$91,56022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.16$104,33012% below U.S. median
Median$62.11$129,18010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.00$164,32039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Waukesha ranks

  • 51st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 33rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 12 Wisconsin 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. 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 Waukesha

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.11 median hour buys what $64.07 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Waukesha paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,236
  • Per year: $111,798
  • Per month: $9,316

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

Dental health shortage areas in Waukesha County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Waukesha County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
West Allis, WI11 mi$62.11/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI15 mi$62.11/hr563,531
Racine, WI29 mi$57.76/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI35 mi$52.77/hr99,578
Janesville, WI45 mi$57.84/hr66,428
Waukegan, IL48 mi$59.78/hr88,570

Dental Office Manager jobs in Wisconsin · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Wisconsin 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 Waukesha, WI?

Dental Office Managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $62.11 per hour, about $129,180 a year. The middle half earn between $50.16 and $79.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 33rd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Waukesha?

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

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha as a dental office manager?

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Waukesha in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Waukesha 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 Waukesha?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalEau Claire, WI · 3 postings$24.00/ hr$19–$31
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$25.82High$31

4 Office Manager postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Office Manager roles

  1. Dental Practice ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Dental Care Alliance · Green Bay, WI · posted today
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $60k–$65k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Eau Claire, WI · posted 15 days ago

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