Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Kansas City
The median dentist earns $171,690 a year in the Kansas City metro, with the middle half between $124,470 and $223,560.[1]
25th percentile
$124,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$171,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$223,560
Upper end of the middle half
Kansas City runs about 16% lower than the Missouri median and ranks 7th of 7 Missouri metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Kansas City pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,610 | $95,610 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $124,470 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $171,690 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $223,560 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $340,330 | $427,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $197,770 | $241,580 | $191,350 |
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1.22
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Dentist salary in Kansas City: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Kansas City?
The median dentist salary in the Kansas City metro area is $171,690, with the middle half earning between $124,470 and $223,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $95,610 at the 10th percentile to $340,330 at the 90th.
Is Kansas City higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Kansas City runs about 16% lower than the Missouri state median for dentists. It ranks 7th of 7 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kansas City compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Kansas City is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Kansas City area?
BLS estimates 1,070 dentists were employed in the Kansas City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.22, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Missouri metros