How much does a dentist make in Missouri?
$230,100a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Missouri. That is $110.64 an hour or $19,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $110.64
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $180,300Median: $230,100Highest 10%: $282,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $180,300 | $86.67 | |
| 25th | $206,200 | $99.14 | |
| Median | $230,100 | $110.64 | |
| 75th | $251,400 | $120.85 | |
| 90th | $282,300 | $135.72 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 6. West Virginia | $235,400 |
| 7. Arkansas | $232,700 |
| 8. California | $230,700 |
| 9. Missouri | $230,100 |
| 10. Michigan | $229,200 |
| 11. North Carolina | $226,000 |
| 12. Nebraska | $225,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $110.64 ($230,100 a year).
Do dentists make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $230,100 against $225,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Missouri rank for dentist pay?
Missouri ranks 9 of 19 states.
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.