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Dentists (General) Salary in Missouri

Dentists (General) in Missouri earn a median of $204,960 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$204,960
vs. U.S. median
+20% ($170,950)
Rank among states
9 of 47
Jobs in the state
2,440

Pay range in Missouri

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $95,610; the top 10% earn over $427,970. Nationally the range is $86,250 to $319,630.

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Dentists (General) pay in Missouri

How much do dentists (general) make in Missouri?

The median is $204,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $95,610 and the top 10% earn over $427,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Missouri a good state for dentists (general)?

On pay alone it ranks 9 of 47 (+20% vs. the national median of $170,950). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses