Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Arkansas
The median dental office manager earns $94,340 a year in Arkansas ($45.35 an hour), with the middle half earning between $76,140 and $114,990.[1]
25th percentile
$76,140
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$94,340
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$114,990
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $94,340 per year or $45.35/hr at the median. Arkansas runs about 24% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Arkansas
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental office managers in Arkansas earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Arkansas hourly | Arkansas annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26.63 | $55,390 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $36.61 | $76,140 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $45.35 | $94,340 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $55.29 | $114,990 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $74.62 | $155,210 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $48.80 | $101,500 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental office managers work in Arkansas
6,440
4.94
1.29
How Arkansas compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $94,340 in Arkansas vs. $123,860 nationally, $29,520 (24%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $55,390 vs. $73,390, 25% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $155,210 vs. $224,340, 31% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 30.4% in Arkansas vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Office Manager pay by metro area in Arkansas
All 7 Arkansas metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $112,800 | $88,760–$155,990 | 2,310 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $101,280 | $78,730–$127,200 | 2,630 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $98,300 | $75,460–$124,030 | 970 |
| Jonesboro | $97,300 | $75,550–$124,410 | 350 |
| Texarkana | $97,100 | $76,920–$118,000 | 300 |
| Hot Springs | $92,320 | $75,730–$119,970 | 220 |
| Fort Smith | $91,720 | $74,100–$107,220 | 370 |
Job outlook for dental office managers in Arkansas
Arkansas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental office managers to grow 30.4% over 2024–2034, from 6,620 to 8,630 jobs, with about 730 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental office manager pay in Arkansas
Pay for a dental office manager depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Office Manager salary in Arkansas: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Arkansas?
The median annual wage for dental office managers in Arkansas was $94,340 ($45.35 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $76,140 and $114,990. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $55,390 and the top 10% earned over $155,210.
Do dental office managers in Arkansas earn more than the national median?
No. The Arkansas median of $94,340 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $29,520 (24%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Arkansas metro area pays dental office managers the most?
Among the 7 Arkansas metro areas with published BLS data, Memphis has the highest median at $112,800 a year. Fort Smith has the lowest, at $91,720.
How many dental office managers work in Arkansas?
BLS estimates 6,440 dental office managers were employed in Arkansas in May 2025. That is 4.94 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.29, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental office managers growing in Arkansas?
Arkansas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental office managers to grow 30.4% over 2024–2034, from 6,620 to 8,630 jobs. That works out to about 730 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Arkansas long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers