Dental Assistants Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $43,750 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $34,260
90th percentile $47,040
Employed locally 870
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,260
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $43,750
    75th
    $46,290
    90th
    $47,040

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Dental Assistants salary is 29% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,900
    Nursing Assistants $35,590
    Medical Assistants $38,420
    Phlebotomists $38,500
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Springfield, MO is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Springfield, MO is 7.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,260 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.