Dental Assistants Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $37,670 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $33,810
90th percentile $50,310
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,810
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $37,670
    75th
    $44,630
    90th
    $50,310

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Dental Assistants salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,340
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $51,540
    Vermont $51,020
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,920

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,700
    Nursing Assistants $35,260
    Medical Assistants $36,890
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $32,850
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Jefferson City, MO is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.07 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Jefferson City, MO is 20.4% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,810 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.