PermanentPosted 25 days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Kansas City, KS
$300k–$450k/ year
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Dentist jobs in Topeka, KS
Pay for dentists in the Topeka area centers on $77.90 per hour, or about $162,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.59 and the upper quarter over $96.97. That ranks 206th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 140th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Topeka and what they pay.
- $77.90median pay per hour, Topeka
- $51–$97typical range per hour
- 100dentists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Topeka, KS
The metro median is 5% below the Kansas statewide median of $81.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 100 dentists, general employed in the Topeka metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $42.06 | $87,480 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.59 | $105,230 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $77.90 | $162,030 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.97 | $201,700 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Topeka ranks
- 206th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 140th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 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 $77.90 median hour buys what $87.71 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,804
- Per year: $140,220
- Per month: $11,685
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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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Manhattan, KS
$180k–$215k/ year
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Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 24 mi | $81.78/hr | 97,271 |
| Shawnee, KS | 48 mi | $86.10/hr | 69,724 |
| Lenexa, KS | 48 mi | $86.10/hr | 59,427 |
| Olathe, KS | 48 mi | $86.10/hr | 149,035 |
| Manhattan, KS | 50 mi | $79.48/hr | 54,700 |
| Kansas City, KS | 52 mi | $86.10/hr | 156,752 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Topeka, KS?
Dentists in the Topeka metro area have a median pay of $77.90 per hour, about $162,030 a year. The middle half earn between $50.59 and $96.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Topeka a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Topeka ranks 140th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 206th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Topeka 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.
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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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Low$87Median$106.97High$216
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3Open now: 2 Dentist roles
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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