Dental Assistants Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,640 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.14
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $45,010
Employed locally 660
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $37,320
    90th
    $45,010

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$35,470
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,630
    Medical Assistants$36,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$28,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,820
    Phlebotomists$34,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Kansas is $17.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Kansas is 24.7% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Kansas?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.