Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Kansas
The median dental practice administrator earns $111,030 a year in Kansas ($53.38 an hour), with the middle half earning between $90,490 and $143,450.[1]
25th percentile
$90,490
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$111,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$143,450
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $111,030 per year or $53.38/hr at the median. Kansas runs about 10% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Kansas
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Kansas earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Kansas hourly | Kansas annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33.16 | $68,980 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $43.51 | $90,490 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $53.38 | $111,030 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $68.97 | $143,450 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $92.77 | $192,970 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $60.38 | $125,580 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Kansas
5,120
3.56
0.93
How Kansas compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $111,030 in Kansas vs. $123,860 nationally, $12,830 (10%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $68,980 vs. $73,390, 6% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $192,970 vs. $224,340, 14% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 21.9% in Kansas vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Kansas
All 7 Kansas metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $127,760 | $87,530–$168,270 | 170 |
| Kansas City | $124,990 | $97,010–$158,970 | 3,950 |
| Topeka | $109,490 | $88,840–$157,310 | 440 |
| Manhattan | $106,330 | $87,880–$137,740 | 220 |
| Wichita | $104,410 | $86,530–$134,540 | 920 |
| Joplin | $98,620 | $75,740–$119,200 | 230 |
| St. Joseph | $98,080 | $76,920–$122,530 | 200 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Kansas
Kansas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 21.9% over 2024–2034, from 5,410 to 6,590 jobs, with about 540 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Kansas
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Kansas: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Kansas?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Kansas was $111,030 ($53.38 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $90,490 and $143,450. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $68,980 and the top 10% earned over $192,970.
Do dental practice administrators in Kansas earn more than the national median?
No. The Kansas median of $111,030 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $12,830 (10%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Kansas metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 7 Kansas metro areas with published BLS data, Lawrence has the highest median at $127,760 a year. St. Joseph has the lowest, at $98,080.
How many dental practice administrators work in Kansas?
BLS estimates 5,120 dental practice administrators were employed in Kansas in May 2025. That is 3.56 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.93, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Kansas?
Kansas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 21.9% over 2024–2034, from 5,410 to 6,590 jobs. That works out to about 540 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Kansas long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers