Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Office Manager Salary in Bellingham
The median dental office manager earns $116,210 a year in the Bellingham metro, with the middle half between $94,390 and $167,070.[1]
25th percentile
$94,390
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$116,210
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$167,070
Upper end of the middle half
Bellingham runs about 20% lower than the Washington median and ranks 12th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Bellingham pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,560 | $88,970 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $94,390 | $110,720 | $94,700 |
| Median | $116,210 | $145,290 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $167,070 | $178,610 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $208,760 | $282,250 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $132,530 | $162,380 | $140,970 |
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Dental Office Manager salary in Bellingham: FAQ
How much do dental office managers make in Bellingham?
The median dental office manager salary in the Bellingham metro area is $116,210, with the middle half earning between $94,390 and $167,070 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $76,560 at the 10th percentile to $208,760 at the 90th.
Is Bellingham higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Bellingham runs about 20% lower than the Washington state median for dental office managers. It ranks 12th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bellingham compare nationally?
Dental Office Manager pay in Bellingham is about 6% 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 Bellingham area?
BLS estimates 130 dental office managers were employed in the Bellingham metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.38, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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