Dentist, General salary in Missouri
What dentists, general earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$204,960$98.54 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$131,980 – $334,680Top 10%: $427,970+
Jobs2,4401.04× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $210,430 | $101.17 | 1,250 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $171,690 | $82.54 | 1,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $214,100 | $102.94 | 250 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $218,430 | $105.02 | 110 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $191,930 | $92.28 | 100 |
| Columbia, MO | $207,450 | $99.74 | 60 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $208,630 | $100.30 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $201,820 | $97.03 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $207,450 | $99.74 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $215,230 | $103.48 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Oregon · $211,690 Maine · $209,200 North Carolina · $207,000 Georgia · $206,760 Vermont · $204,960 Virginia · $197,110
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 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Missouri?
Dentists, General in Missouri earned a median of $204,960 a year ($98.54 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $131,980 to $334,680.
Where in Missouri do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Springfield, MO at $214,100.
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.