How much does a Dentists, General make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

Dentists, General Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $194,390 +12.5% vs national

Median hourly $93.46

10th percentile $106,420

90th percentile —

Employed locally 40

National median $172,790

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Dentists, General

Southwest Missouri

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$106,420

25th

$172,080

50th (median)

$194,390

Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

Metro area	Median salary
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$319,140
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$318,010
Anchorage, AK	$233,910
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$233,590
Vermont	$230,990
Alaska	$230,830

Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$66,540
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$51,800
Pharmacy Technicians	$36,640
Nurse Practitioners	$101,700
Pharmacists	$142,130
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$58,230

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Southwest Missouri is $93.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $145.39 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

The median Dentists, General salary in Southwest Missouri is 12.5% above the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Southwest Missouri?

Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $106,420 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $172,080.