Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Missouri | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,970 | $48,867 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.10 | $23.49 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $50,628.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Missouri is $45,970, or about $22.10 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Missouri is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Missouri typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,760 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $45,970, Missouri offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 534 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 27% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $66,070, Physical Therapist Assistants at $63,770, Massage Therapists at $62,050 — all figures are median annual wages for Missouri.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Missouri levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 534 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 27% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Missouri | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $66,070 | $1,470 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $63,770 | $2,490 |
| Massage Therapists | $62,050 | $1,500 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $43,480 | $1,970 |
| Phlebotomists | $43,120 | $1,890 |
| Medical Assistants | $40,440 | $13,050 |
Missouri levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 733 occupations in Missouri.