Dental Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Dental Assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $39,160 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,650; the top 10% earn over $58,620. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in Mississippi
How much do dental assistants make in Mississippi?
The median is $39,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,650 and the top 10% earn over $58,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.