Dentists, General Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $162,030 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $77.90
10th percentile $87,480
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,480
    25th
    $105,220
    50th (median)
    $162,030
    75th
    $201,710

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 238% Median Dentists, General salary is 138% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $202,330
    Joplin, MO-KS $195,680
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $186,270
    Kansas City, MO-KS $179,080
    Jackson, MI $169,310
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $169,000

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Topeka, KS is $77.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $157.80 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Topeka, KS is 6.2% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Topeka?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $87,480 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,220.