How much does a dental assistant make in Columbia?
$46,920a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $22.56 an hour or $3,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.56
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,990Median: $46,920Highest 10%: $57,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 25th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| Median | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 75th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 90th | $57,550 | $27.67 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $48,190 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,120 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,370 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $44,090 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $43,500 |
| Joplin, MO | $43,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $22.56 ($46,920 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $46,920 against $48,070 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $45,970, so Columbia pays 2% more.
Where does Columbia rank for dental assistant pay?
193 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,550 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.