KS · Manhattan · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Manhattan, KS

The median dentist pay in the Manhattan area is $79.48 per hour ($165,320 a year), with the typical range running from $51.55 to $95.97. That ranks 193rd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 133rd of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Manhattan. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Manhattan.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Manhattan, KS

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-002467
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Dentist pay in Manhattan, KS

The metro median is 3% below the Kansas statewide median of $81.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, general employed in the Manhattan metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.31$79,68054% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$51.55$107,22038% below U.S. median
Median$79.48$165,3204% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$95.97$199,62016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Manhattan ranks

  • 193rd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 133rd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Kansas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. 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 $79.48 median hour buys what $88.15 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Manhattan paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,861
  • Per year: $143,064
  • Per month: $11,922

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.

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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Topeka, KS50 mi$77.90/hr125,467
Lawrence, KS74 mi$81.78/hr97,271
Shawnee, KS97 mi$86.10/hr69,724
Lenexa, KS98 mi$86.10/hr59,427
Olathe, KS98 mi$86.10/hr149,035
Kansas City, KS100 mi$86.10/hr156,752

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Dentist salary in Kansas

License and tax basics in Kansas

Active dental 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.

Kansas state guide

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Manhattan, KS?

Dentists in the Manhattan metro area have a median pay of $79.48 per hour, about $165,320 a year. The middle half earn between $51.55 and $95.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Manhattan a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Manhattan ranks 133rd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Manhattan?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Manhattan. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Manhattan.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Manhattan as a dentist?

Active dental 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 dentists in Manhattan?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Manhattan and across Kansas. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Manhattan.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalKansas City, KS · 2 postings$137.62/ hr$87–$216
  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
  • Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192

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2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$106.97High$216

127 Dentist postings with published pay in the US, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Kansas City, KS · posted 25 days ago
  2. Associate DentistPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Manhattan, KS · posted 30+ days ago

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