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Dental Assistants in Mississippi earned a median of $39,160 a year ($18.83 an hour) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $48,070; 3,080 were employed there, ranking #48 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $39,160 | $48,070 |
| Mean annual wage | $42,910 | $50,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.83 | $23.11 |
| 10th percentile | $30,650 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,240 | $44,340 |
| 75th percentile | $47,450 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,620 | $62,250 |
| Employment | 3,080 | 387,790 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.651 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.06 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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