How much does a Dental Operations Manager make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Operations Manager in Des Moines, IA is $118,155. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $105,602 to $131,546, with most professionals earning between $94,174 and $143,739.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Dental Operations Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Operations Manager in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Dental Operations Manager ranges from $105,602 to $131,546 with the average base salary of $118,155. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,616 to $144,769 with the average total cash compensation of $129,034.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,155 $105,602 - $131,546
Bonus $10,880 $8,014 - $13,223
Total Pay $129,034 $113,616 - $144,769
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,136 - $130,966 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,136 - $130,966 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,156 - $129,745 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,152 - $122,266 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,994 - $123,315 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,165 - $129,756 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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JOB TITLE Dental Office Manager LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $72,214 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,767
JOB TITLE Dental Business Manager LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $70,340 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,675
JOB TITLE Dental Clinic Manager LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $69,587 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,385
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