Dental Office Manager salary
The median dental office manager pay is $23 per hour, or about $47,840 a year, based on 197 postings with published pay from 3 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 197roles with published pay
- $23median pay per hour
- $20–$29typical published range
- 3employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $21.50 | $44,720 |
| Median | $23 | $47,840 |
| 75th percentile | $27.64 | $57,491 |
| 90th percentile | $30.05 | $62,504 |
Dental Office Manager salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $56.71 per hour, about $117,960 a year, across 565,840 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77.43 | $161,050 | 2,170 |
| New York | $72.03 | $149,820 | 31,010 |
| Washington | $68.90 | $143,300 | 7,740 |
| Hawaii | $67.67 | $140,750 | 2,590 |
| California | $65.62 | $136,500 | 68,800 |
| Georgia | $65.40 | $136,030 | 9,610 |
| Oregon | $65.16 | $135,530 | 5,580 |
| Maryland | $63.75 | $132,590 | 15,650 |
| New Jersey | $63.58 | $132,250 | 16,070 |
| Massachusetts | $63.52 | $132,130 | 19,190 |
| New Hampshire | $60.90 | $126,660 | 2,160 |
| Wisconsin | $60.66 | $126,170 | 5,960 |
| Connecticut | $60.49 | $125,820 | 7,930 |
| Vermont | $60.18 | $125,170 | 880 |
| Delaware | $60.17 | $125,150 | 0 |
| Virginia | $59.87 | $124,530 | 9,820 |
| Arizona | $59.01 | $122,740 | 11,410 |
| Alaska | $58.67 | $122,020 | 1,450 |
| New Mexico | $58.45 | $121,580 | 2,910 |
| Rhode Island | $57.81 | $120,240 | 2,530 |
| Idaho | $56.16 | $116,810 | 0 |
| South Dakota | $55.87 | $116,210 | 1,140 |
| Minnesota | $54.96 | $114,310 | 10,130 |
| Illinois | $54.62 | $113,610 | 21,110 |
| West Virginia | $53.26 | $110,780 | 2,100 |
| Maine | $52.54 | $109,280 | 2,270 |
| North Carolina | $52.18 | $108,530 | 15,860 |
| Utah | $51.91 | $107,980 | 4,980 |
| Texas | $51.24 | $106,590 | 57,150 |
| Florida | $51.10 | $106,280 | 40,550 |
| Nevada | $51.08 | $106,240 | 5,420 |
| South Carolina | $50.59 | $105,220 | 8,150 |
| Wyoming | $50.59 | $105,230 | 1,080 |
| Ohio | $50.50 | $105,040 | 23,280 |
| Kansas | $50.48 | $104,990 | 5,030 |
| Montana | $50.28 | $104,590 | 1,830 |
| Tennessee | $50.18 | $104,370 | 13,470 |
| Michigan | $49.93 | $103,860 | 14,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $49.87 | $103,720 | 26,430 |
| Nebraska | $49.81 | $103,610 | 4,100 |
| Missouri | $49.30 | $102,540 | 9,100 |
| North Dakota | $48.62 | $101,120 | 860 |
| Louisiana | $48.60 | $101,080 | 6,700 |
| Indiana | $48.57 | $101,030 | 12,330 |
| Iowa | $48.44 | $100,750 | 6,530 |
| Oklahoma | $48.35 | $100,570 | 6,220 |
| Kentucky | $48.20 | $100,260 | 8,000 |
| Alabama | $44.69 | $92,950 | 9,320 |
| Mississippi | $43.25 | $89,960 | 4,560 |
| Arkansas | $42.47 | $88,340 | 6,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $81.13 | $168,750 | 11,210 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $80.51 | $167,460 | 4,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79.93 | $166,260 | 760 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77.23 | $160,640 | 5,830 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75.92 | $157,910 | 33,540 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $74.83 | $155,640 | 840 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74.00 | $153,910 | 4,780 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $71.99 | $149,730 | 4,110 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $70.98 | $147,640 | 2,120 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $69.44 | $144,420 | 3,290 |
Dental Office Manager pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $31.73 | $65,998 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $30.05 | $62,504 |
| Missouri | 3 | $30.05 | $62,504 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $27.64 | $57,491 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $27.28 | $56,742 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $27.23 | $56,628 |
| Indiana | 3 | $26.44 | $54,995 |
| Ohio | 19 | $25.96 | $53,997 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $25.82 | $53,706 |
| Maine | 3 | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| Virginia | 4 | $25.32 | $52,666 |
| New York | 10 | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Illinois | 7 | $23 | $47,840 |
| Florida | 26 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Tennessee | 11 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Nevada | 3 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Texas | 17 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Michigan | 11 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $22 | $45,760 |
| Maryland | 4 | $21.75 | $45,240 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 14 | $29.69 | $61,755 |
| Dental Care Alliance | 1 | $27.64 | $57,491 |
| Aspen Dental | 182 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 197 postings from 3 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a dental office manager make?
The median dental office manager pay across 197 postings with published pay is $23 per hour, about $47,840 a year. Half of the postings fall between $22 and $28 per hour.
Which states pay dental office managers the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Oregon ($31.73/hr), New Jersey ($30.05/hr), Missouri ($30.05/hr).
What do dental office managers get paid at other employers in the US?
- Smile BrandsCrystal River, FL$29.04/hr
- Aspen DentalTampa, FL$22.25/hr
- Aspen DentalBend, OR$32.45/hr
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