Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Washington
The median dental office manager earns $145,290 a year in Washington ($69.85 an hour), with the middle half earning between $110,720 and $178,610.[1]
25th percentile
$110,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$145,290
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$178,610
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $145,290 per year or $69.85/hr at the median. Washington runs about 17% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Washington
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 Washington earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Washington hourly | Washington annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42.78 | $88,970 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $53.23 | $110,720 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $69.85 | $145,290 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $85.87 | $178,610 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $135.70 | $282,250 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $78.07 | $162,380 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental office managers work in Washington
7,490
2.11
0.55
How Washington compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $145,290 in Washington vs. $123,860 nationally, $21,430 (17%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $88,970 vs. $73,390, 21% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $282,250 vs. $224,340, 26% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 28.3% in Washington vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Office Manager pay by metro area in Washington
All 13 Washington metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $160,100 | $125,770–$204,550 | 4,600 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $151,260 | $121,110–$212,270 | 3,210 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $141,030 | $113,570–$175,430 | 100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $137,870 | $110,680–$155,940 | 330 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $137,570 | $107,350–$160,040 | 200 |
| Walla Walla | $135,030 | $99,830–$159,310 | 70 |
| Longview-Kelso | $134,790 | $93,370–$164,390 | 60 |
| Yakima | $127,720 | $101,390–$163,030 | 150 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $126,460 | $93,660–$159,740 | 560 |
| Lewiston | $122,780 | $96,070–$153,400 | 110 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $119,990 | $104,120–$152,510 | 130 |
| Bellingham | $116,210 | $94,390–$167,070 | 130 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $109,550 | $94,310–$145,790 | 140 |
Job outlook for dental office managers in Washington
Washington's official long-term projections expect employment of dental office managers to grow 28.3% over 2024–2034, from 8,060 to 10,340 jobs, with about 1,100 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 Washington
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 Washington: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Washington?
The median annual wage for dental office managers in Washington was $145,290 ($69.85 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $110,720 and $178,610. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $88,970 and the top 10% earned over $282,250.
Do dental office managers in Washington earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Washington median of $145,290 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $21,430 (17%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Washington metro area pays dental office managers the most?
Among the 13 Washington metro areas with published BLS data, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue has the highest median at $160,100 a year. Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard has the lowest, at $109,550.
How many dental office managers work in Washington?
BLS estimates 7,490 dental office managers were employed in Washington in May 2025. That is 2.11 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.55, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental office managers growing in Washington?
Washington's official long-term projections expect employment of dental office managers to grow 28.3% over 2024–2034, from 8,060 to 10,340 jobs. That works out to about 1,100 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, Washington long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers