Dental Assistants Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,690 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $54,510
Employed locally 310
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $37,040
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $54,510

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,380
    Nursing Assistants$35,640
    Medical Assistants$36,420
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,650
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,210
    Phlebotomists$38,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southeast Missouri is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southeast Missouri is 18.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,040.