Dentists, General Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Dentists, General in Missouri earn a median salary of $194,527 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.6% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 2,930 dentists, general are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $174,700 to $210,430 depending on location.
$194,527
Avg median salary in Missouri
$210,430
Highest paying metro
$174,700
Lowest paying metro
2,930
Employed in Missouri
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Dentists, General
inDentists, General salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $210,430 | $130,300 | $373,770 | 1,250 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $202,330 | $164,000 | $232,520 | 40 |
| Columbia, MO | $199,350 | $169,980 | — | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $198,440 | $182,800 | — | 200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $196,120 | $138,630 | $214,750 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $195,680 | $141,110 | — | 50 |
| Central Missouri | $194,900 | $171,420 | — | 120 |
| Southwest Missouri | $194,390 | $172,080 | — | 40 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $194,380 | $137,300 | — | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $179,080 | $122,430 | $206,650 | 980 |
| Southeast Missouri | $174,700 | $128,260 | $211,620 | 90 |