How much does a dentist make in Missouri?
$205,000a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Missouri. That is $98.54 an hour or $17,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.54
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,610Median: $205,000Highest 10%: $428,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,610 | $45.97 | |
| 25th | $132,000 | $63.45 | |
| Median | $205,000 | $98.54 | |
| 75th | $334,700 | $160.90 | |
| 90th | $428,000 | $205.75 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MO | $214,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $210,400 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $208,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $207,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $207,500 |
| Joplin, MO | $201,800 |
| Kansas City, MO | $171,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 6. Maine | $209,200 |
| 7. North Carolina | $207,000 |
| 8. Georgia | $206,800 |
| 9. Missouri | $205,000 |
| 10. Vermont | $205,000 |
| 11. Virginia | $197,100 |
| 12. Arizona | $194,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $98.54 ($205,000 a year).
Do dentists make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $205,000 against $171,000 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Missouri rank for dentist pay?
Missouri ranks 9 of 47 states.
Which city in Missouri pays dentists the most?
Springfield, MO, with a median of $214,100 a year.
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.