PermanentPosted 25 days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Kansas City, KS
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Shawnee, KS
Pay for dentists in the Shawnee area centers on $86.10 per hour, or about $179,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $58.86 and the upper quarter over $99.35. That ranks 108th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 88th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Shawnee and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Shawnee.
- $86.10median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $59–$99typical range per hour
- 980dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 5% above the Kansas statewide median of $81.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 980 dentists, general employed in the Kansas City metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.01 | $106,100 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $58.86 | $122,430 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $86.10 | $179,080 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $99.35 | $206,650 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Shawnee ranks
- 108th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 88th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
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 Shawnee
- Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $86.10 median hour buys what $93.04 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,100
- Per year: $154,980
- Per month: $12,915
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Johnson County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Johnson County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 4 mi | $86.10/hr | 59,427 |
| Kansas City, KS | 8 mi | $86.10/hr | 156,752 |
| Lawrence, KS | 25 mi | $81.78/hr | 97,271 |
| Topeka, KS | 48 mi | $77.90/hr | 125,467 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 51 mi | $97.27/hr | 71,098 |
| Manhattan, KS | 97 mi | $79.48/hr | 54,700 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Shawnee, KS?
Dentists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $86.10 per hour, about $179,080 a year. The middle half earn between $58.86 and $99.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shawnee a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 88th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Shawnee?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shawnee.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Shawnee 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 Shawnee in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Johnson 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 Shawnee?
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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
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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