Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Modesto
The median dental office manager earns $138,950 a year in the Modesto metro, with the middle half between $95,000 and $202,240.[1]
25th percentile
$95,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$138,950
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$202,240
Upper end of the middle half
Modesto runs about 2% lower than the California median and ranks 8th of 25 California metros. It is about 12% higher than the national median.
Modesto pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,580 | $72,800 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $95,000 | $98,470 | $94,700 |
| Median | $138,950 | $141,480 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $202,240 | $205,390 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $223,830 | $274,660 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $149,590 | $159,170 | $140,970 |
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For dental pros in Modesto
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Dental Office Manager salary in Modesto: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Modesto?
The median dental office manager salary in the Modesto metro area is $138,950, with the middle half earning between $95,000 and $202,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $65,580 at the 10th percentile to $223,830 at the 90th.
Is Modesto higher or lower than the rest of California?
Modesto runs about 2% lower than the California state median for dental office managers. It ranks 8th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Modesto compare nationally?
Dental Office Manager pay in Modesto is about 12% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental office managers work in the Modesto area?
BLS estimates 980 dental office managers were employed in the Modesto metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.31, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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