Dental Assistant salary in Missouri
What dental assistants earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,970$22.10 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$38,990 – $50,150Top 10%: $59,410+
Jobs6,7600.92× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,120 | $23.13 | 2,990 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $48,190 | $23.17 | 2,470 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,500 | $21.88 | 850 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $43,220 | $20.78 | 380 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $42,710 | $20.53 | 350 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,920 | $22.56 | 220 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $43,010 | $20.68 | 210 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $43,230 | $20.78 | 200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $44,370 | $21.33 | 150 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $44,090 | $21.20 | 150 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $43,500 | $20.91 | 140 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $43,920 | $21.11 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $46,680 Virginia · $46,670 Nebraska · $46,660 Idaho · $45,880 Oklahoma · $45,740 Texas · $45,430
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Missouri?
Dental Assistants in Missouri earned a median of $45,970 a year ($22.10 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $38,990 to $50,150.
Where in Missouri do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $48,190.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.