Quick answer
Dental Assistants in Missouri earned a median of $45,970 a year ($22.10 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $48,070; 6,760 were employed there, ranking #38 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 | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $45,970 | $48,070 |
| Mean annual wage | $46,790 | $50,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.10 | $23.11 |
| 10th percentile | $36,580 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,990 | $44,340 |
| 75th percentile | $50,150 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,410 | $62,250 |
| Employment | 6,760 | 387,790 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.303 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.92 | 1.00 |
Related
- Dental Assistants salary in Michigan (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in Minnesota (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in Mississippi (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in Montana (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in Nebraska (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in Nevada (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in New Hampshire (May 2025)
- Dental Assistants salary in New Jersey (May 2025)
Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.