Dental Hygienists Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $76,170 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile $91,290
Employed locally 340
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $64,910
    50th (median)
    $76,170
    75th
    $80,730
    90th
    $91,290

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,700
    Pharmacists $132,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Kansas is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.89 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Kansas is 19.2% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,910.