Dental Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $40,140 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $55,010
Employed locally 750
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $55,010

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $55,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,640
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,170
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,780
    Jacksonville, FL $47,480
    Jackson, MS $46,700

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,900
    Nursing Assistants $36,360
    Medical Assistants $37,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,110
    Phlebotomists $37,240
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Wichita, KS is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.45 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 15.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.