PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Topeka, KS
$19.00–$24.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Topeka, KS
Dental Assistants in the Topeka area earn a median of $22.23 per hour, about $46,230 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.05 and $23.16. That ranks 186th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 59th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Topeka. The free report below lists employers near Topeka and what they pay.
- $22.23median pay per hour, Topeka
- $19–$23typical range per hour
- 220dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 16% above the Kansas statewide median of $19.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 220 dental assistants employed in the Topeka metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.56 | $36,520 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.05 | $39,620 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.23 | $46,230 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.16 | $48,170 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.39 | $56,970 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Topeka ranks
- 186th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 59th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Topeka
- Overall prices in Topeka run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.23 median hour buys what $25.03 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Topeka paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$800
- Per year: $40,014
- Per month: $3,334
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Topeka metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 24 mi | $21.57/hr | 97,271 |
| Shawnee, KS | 48 mi | $22.97/hr | 69,724 |
| Lenexa, KS | 48 mi | $22.97/hr | 59,427 |
| Olathe, KS | 48 mi | $22.97/hr | 149,035 |
| Manhattan, KS | 50 mi | $19.66/hr | 54,700 |
| Kansas City, KS | 52 mi | $22.97/hr | 156,752 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Topeka, KS?
Dental Assistants in the Topeka metro area have a median pay of $22.23 per hour, about $46,230 a year. The middle half earn between $19.05 and $23.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Topeka a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Topeka ranks 59th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 186th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Topeka?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Topeka. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Topeka.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Topeka 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.
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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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