Salary · Metro area · SOC 31-9091
Dental Assistant salary in Topeka, KS, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Topeka, KS metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for dental assistants in Topeka, KS was $46,780 a year, or $22.49 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $37,570 to $58,090. About 200 were employed.
Annual pay: Topeka vs Kansas vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,780 | Not published | $48,070 |
| Mean (average) | $46,330 | Not published | $50,200 |
| 10th percentile | $37,570 | Not published | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $40,770 | Not published | $44,340 |
| 75th percentile | $49,570 | Not published | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,090 | Not published | $62,250 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $22.49 |
| Mean (average) | $22.28 |
| 10th percentile | $18.06 |
| 25th percentile | $19.60 |
| 75th percentile | $23.83 |
| 90th percentile | $27.93 |
Employment: 200. 1.716 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.69.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a Dental Assistant make per hour in Topeka, KS?
The median hourly wage was $22.49 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $18.06 and the 90th was $27.93.
What is the average Dental Assistant salary in Topeka, KS?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $46,330 a year and a median of $46,780 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 31-9091. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.