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Dental Assistant jobs in Lawrence, KS
Dental Assistants in the Lawrence area earn a median of $21.57 per hour, about $44,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.05. That ranks 236th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 125th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lawrence. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lawrence.
- $21.57median pay per hour, Lawrence
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 130dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 13% above the Kansas statewide median of $19.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 130 dental assistants employed in the Lawrence metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.16 | $35,690 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.77 | $36,960 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.57 | $44,860 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.05 | $47,940 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.14 | $56,450 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Lawrence ranks
- 236th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 125th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 4 Kansas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lawrence
- Overall prices in Lawrence run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.57 median hour buys what $23.90 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Lawrence paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$777
- Per year: $38,826
- Per month: $3,236
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lawrence metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Douglas County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Douglas County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 24 mi | $22.23/hr | 125,467 |
| Olathe, KS | 25 mi | $22.97/hr | 149,035 |
| Lenexa, KS | 25 mi | $22.97/hr | 59,427 |
| Shawnee, KS | 25 mi | $22.97/hr | 69,724 |
| Kansas City, KS | 30 mi | $22.97/hr | 156,752 |
| Overland Park, KS | 31 mi | $22.97/hr | 202,893 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Kansas · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kansas
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Lawrence, KS?
Dental Assistants in the Lawrence metro area have a median pay of $21.57 per hour, about $44,860 a year. The middle half earn between $17.77 and $23.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lawrence a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Lawrence ranks 125th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 236th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Lawrence?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lawrence. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lawrence.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Lawrence as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lawrence in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Douglas County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Lawrence?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportLawrence, KS · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dentures Plus Implant and Dental Center of Kansas, LLCLenexa, KS · 1 wage offer$24.17/ hr$24–$24
- Aspen DentalOverland Park, KS · 4 postings$21.25/ hr$18–$25
- PDS HealthOverland Park, KS · 5 postings$19.12/ hr$15–$24
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$16Median$20.88High$24
10 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Kansas, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental Assistant in TrainingPermanent$15.25–$21.25/ hour
- Dental Assistant in TrainingPermanent$16.00–$22.25/ hour
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