Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Columbus
The median dental office manager earns $107,520 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $87,260 and $137,280.[1]
25th percentile
$87,260
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$107,520
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$137,280
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 1% higher than the Ohio median and ranks 2nd of 15 Ohio metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,400 | $66,430 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $87,260 | $82,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $107,520 | $106,140 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $137,280 | $136,220 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $212,620 | $199,470 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $128,660 | $127,900 | $140,970 |
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1.27
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Dental Office Manager salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Columbus?
The median dental office manager salary in the Columbus metro area is $107,520, with the middle half earning between $87,260 and $137,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $71,400 at the 10th percentile to $212,620 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Columbus runs about 1% higher than the Ohio state median for dental office managers. It ranks 2nd of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dental Office Manager pay in Columbus is about 13% lower 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 Columbus area?
BLS estimates 5,370 dental office managers were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.27, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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