Dental Assistants Salary in Missouri
Dental Assistants in Missouri earn a median of $45,970 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,760
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580; the top 10% earn over $59,410. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$46,040 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in Missouri
How much do dental assistants make in Missouri?
The median is $45,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $59,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.