Dental Assistants Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Dental Assistants in Missouri earn a median salary of $42,178 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.8% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 8,930 dental assistants are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $37,670 to $47,780 depending on location.
$42,178
Avg median salary in Missouri
$47,780
Highest paying metro
$37,670
Lowest paying metro
8,930
Employed in Missouri
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $47,780 | $38,610 | $50,420 | 2,830 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,220 | $39,060 | $54,200 | 3,400 |
| Columbia, MO | $44,850 | $36,800 | $46,620 | 210 |
| Springfield, MO | $43,750 | $35,520 | $46,290 | 870 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $43,710 | $37,880 | $47,390 | 130 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $43,140 | $36,580 | $45,660 | 170 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $43,120 | $35,890 | $45,260 | 180 |
| Central Missouri | $39,030 | $36,340 | $44,700 | 360 |
| Southwest Missouri | $39,030 | $36,820 | $44,240 | 110 |
| Southeast Missouri | $38,690 | $37,040 | $45,980 | 310 |
| North Missouri | $38,140 | $36,530 | $44,350 | 190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,670 | $36,150 | $44,630 | 170 |