Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,030 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $32,450
90th percentile $47,790
Employed locally 110
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,450
    25th
    $36,820
    50th (median)
    $39,030
    75th
    $44,240
    90th
    $47,790

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,710
    Nursing Assistants$34,300
    Medical Assistants$37,200
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,240
    Physical Therapist Assistants$54,080
    Phlebotomists$34,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Missouri is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Missouri is 17.5% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,450 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,820.