BLS wage data · May 2024
Dental Hygienist Salary in Kansas
Dental hygienists in Kansas earn a median of $82,060 a year, or $39.45 an hour (BLS, May 2024). That's 13% less than the May 2024 national median of $94,260.
About these numbers: BLS did not publish May 2025 estimates for Kansas, so these figures are from May 2024, the most recent release with Kansas data. Kansas is compared with the May 2024 national median ($94,260) and isn't ranked against states with May 2025 data.
Kansas dental hygienist pay range
Half of dental hygienists in Kansas earn between $77,750 and $93,130 a year. The bottom 10% earn less than $64,900, and the top 10% earn more than $97,000. BLS doesn't track starting pay, so the lower percentiles are the best guide to entry-level salary.
- 10th percentile
- $64,900
- Bottom 10% earn less
- 25th percentile
- $77,750
- Bottom 25% earn less
- Median
- $82,060
- Half earn more, half less
- 75th percentile
- $93,130
- Top 25% earn more
- 90th percentile
- $97,000
- Top 10% earn more
- Median annual
- $82,060
- $39.45 an hour
- Average (mean)
- $82,690
- $39.76 an hour
- vs US median
- −13%
- US: $94,260 (May 2024)
- Pay rank
- Not ranked
- Latest BLS data for Kansas is May 2024
How Kansas compares with nearby states
Every nearby state's May 2025 median is higher than Kansas's May 2024 median. Colorado is highest ($109,580).
| State | Median / year | vs US | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $109,580 | +12% | 7th |
| Oklahoma | $97,580 | −1% | 22nd |
| Missouri | $92,750 | −5% | 30th |
| Nebraska | $92,580 | −6% | 31st |
| Kansas† | $82,060 | −13% | — |
† Kansas figures are from May 2024 because BLS did not publish May 2025 estimates for Kansas. Its “vs US” uses the May 2024 national median ($94,260), and it isn't ranked.
Median pay, BLS OEWS. Rank 1 = highest median pay among the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data. See all states.
Dental hygienist jobs in Kansas
- Employed
- 2,460
- Not ranked (May 2024 data)
- Per 1,000 jobs
- 1.7
- Of all jobs in Kansas
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- 1.00 = US average
About 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Kansas are dental hygienist jobs.
For the size of its workforce, Kansas has about 21% more dental hygienist jobs than the US average (location quotient 1.21; 1.00 = the national average).
Many dental hygienists work part time, and some work for more than one dentist (BLS). Temping is another way to pick up shifts: see how temp and PRN work pays.
Schools, license, and CE in Kansas
- Schools
Dental hygiene schools in Kansas
Kansas has 5 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools.
Compare programs - License
How to become a dental hygienist in Kansas
Exams, application steps, and board links for licensure in Kansas.
See license steps - CE
Kansas CE requirements
30 hours every 2 years. See required topics and renewal rules.
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Kansas dental hygienist salary FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Kansas?
Dental hygienists in Kansas earn a median of $82,060 a year ($39.45 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2024. The average (mean) is $82,690. That's 13% less than the May 2024 national median of $94,260.
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly wage in Kansas is $39.45 and the mean is $39.76 (BLS, May 2024). Nationally, the May 2024 median is $45.32 an hour.
What is the starting salary for dental hygienists in Kansas?
BLS doesn't publish starting salaries. The closest guide is the low end of the range: in Kansas, 10% of dental hygienists earn less than $64,900 a year and 25% earn less than $77,750.
How does Kansas rank for dental hygienist pay?
Kansas isn't ranked. The latest BLS data for Kansas is May 2024, and other states use May 2025, so a rank would compare different years. The May 2024 median in Kansas was 13% less than the May 2024 national median ($94,260). See every state
How many dental hygienists work in Kansas?
About 2,460 dental hygienists work in Kansas (BLS, May 2024). About 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Kansas are dental hygienist jobs.
How do I become a dental hygienist in Kansas?
To become a dental hygienist in Kansas, you graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the NBDHE and the ADEX or CRDTS clinical exam, pass the Kansas jurisprudence exam, and apply to the Kansas Dental Board. See the full steps, exams accepted, and board links. Kansas license steps
Sources and method
- BLS OEWS: Kansas, May 2024. All occupations for the state; Dental Hygienists is SOC 29-1292
- BLS OEWS: United States, May 2024. National median for the May 2024 comparison
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). National and state estimates, May 2025
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Hygienists. Licensing and work schedule facts
- Data retrieved September 28, 2026. BLS publishes new wage estimates once a year.
- Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employment excludes self-employed workers and is rounded by BLS.
- Rank and “vs US” are computed from BLS medians; percentages are rounded to the nearest whole percent. Ranks cover the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data.
- BLS did not publish May 2025 estimates for Kansas, so these figures are from May 2024, the most recent release with Kansas data. Kansas is compared with the May 2024 national median ($94,260) and isn't ranked against states with May 2025 data.
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