Dental Assistants Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Dental Assistants in Mississippi earn a median salary of $37,820 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -20% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 2,440 dental assistants are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $35,070 to $46,700 depending on location.
$37,820
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$46,700
Highest paying metro
$35,070
Lowest paying metro
2,440
Employed in Mississippi
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $46,700 | $36,030 | $47,960 | 700 |
| Gulfport, MS | $38,160 | $37,060 | $45,870 | 360 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $36,410 | $30,380 | $39,090 | 230 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $36,190 | $33,720 | $42,700 | 190 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $36,180 | $35,000 | $44,810 | 460 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $36,030 | $35,950 | $36,190 | 200 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $35,070 | $30,970 | $37,500 | 300 |