salary$88,220 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,050per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 15.6% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Topeka, KS area is $88,220 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $79,880 and $93,050.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 15.6% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Topeka, KS metro area.