Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1021
Dentist 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 dentists, general in Topeka, KS was $164,670 a year, or $79.17 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $90,660 to $328,220. About 70 were employed.
Annual pay: Topeka vs Kansas vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $164,670 | Not published | $170,950 |
| Mean (average) | $181,320 | Not published | $191,350 |
| 10th percentile | $90,660 | Not published | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $108,780 | Not published | $125,710 |
| 75th percentile | $234,020 | Not published | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $328,220 | Not published | $319,630 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $79.17 |
| Mean (average) | $87.17 |
| 10th percentile | $43.59 |
| 25th percentile | $52.30 |
| 75th percentile | $112.51 |
| 90th percentile | $157.80 |
Employment: 70. 0.581 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.73.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a Dentist make per hour in Topeka, KS?
The median hourly wage was $79.17 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $43.59 and the 90th was $157.80.
What is the average Dentist salary in Topeka, KS?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $181,320 a year and a median of $164,670 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 29-1021. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.