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PDS Health · Overland Park, KS
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Topeka, KS
The median dental hygienist pay in the Topeka area is $40.00 per hour ($83,210 a year), with the typical range running from $38.78 to $40.93. That ranks 189th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 126th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Topeka and what they pay.
- $40.00median pay per hour, Topeka
- $39–$41typical range per hour
- 240dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Topeka, KS
The metro median is 1% above the Kansas statewide median of $39.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 240 dental hygienists employed in the Topeka metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.50 | $65,520 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.78 | $80,660 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.00 | $83,210 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.93 | $85,130 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.63 | $92,830 | 2% below U.S. median |
How Topeka ranks
- 189th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 126th of 332 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 Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), 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 $40.00 median hour buys what $45.03 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,440
- Per year: $72,000
- Per month: $6,000
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.
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Lawrence, KS
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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 24 mi | $40.23/hr | 97,271 |
| Shawnee, KS | 48 mi | $41.75/hr | 69,724 |
| Lenexa, KS | 48 mi | $41.75/hr | 59,427 |
| Olathe, KS | 48 mi | $41.75/hr | 149,035 |
| Manhattan, KS | 50 mi | $38.47/hr | 54,700 |
| Kansas City, KS | 52 mi | $41.75/hr | 156,752 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Topeka, KS?
Dental Hygienists in the Topeka metro area have a median pay of $40.00 per hour, about $83,210 a year. The middle half earn between $38.78 and $40.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Topeka a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Topeka ranks 126th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Topeka 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.
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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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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.
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