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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Overland Park, KS
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Manhattan, KS
The median dental hygienist pay in the Manhattan area is $38.47 per hour ($80,020 a year), with the typical range running from $37.64 to $39.38. That ranks 267th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 202nd of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Manhattan.
- $38.47median pay per hour, Manhattan
- $38–$39typical range per hour
- 100dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Manhattan, KS
The metro median is 2% below the Kansas statewide median of $39.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 100 dental hygienists employed in the Manhattan metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.56 | $63,560 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.64 | $78,290 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.47 | $80,020 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.38 | $81,910 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.77 | $82,720 | 12% below U.S. median |
How Manhattan ranks
- 267th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 202nd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Manhattan
- Overall prices in Manhattan 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 72.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.47 median hour buys what $42.67 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,385
- Per year: $69,246
- Per month: $5,770
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Manhattan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Lawrence, KS
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Lenexa, KS
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Dental health shortage areas in Riley County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Riley County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 50 mi | $40.00/hr | 125,467 |
| Lawrence, KS | 74 mi | $40.23/hr | 97,271 |
| Shawnee, KS | 97 mi | $41.75/hr | 69,724 |
| Lenexa, KS | 98 mi | $41.75/hr | 59,427 |
| Olathe, KS | 98 mi | $41.75/hr | 149,035 |
| Kansas City, KS | 100 mi | $41.75/hr | 156,752 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Kansas · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kansas
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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.
Other healthcare roles in Manhattan
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Manhattan, KS?
Dental Hygienists in the Manhattan metro area have a median pay of $38.47 per hour, about $80,020 a year. The middle half earn between $37.64 and $39.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Manhattan a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Manhattan ranks 202nd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 267th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Manhattan as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Manhattan in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Riley County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Manhattan?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthOverland Park, KS · 3 postings$47.50/ hr$39–$62
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
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2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$47.50High$62
3 Hygienist postings with published pay in Kansas, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Hygienist roles
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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