How much does a dentist make in Springfield?
$214,100a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $102.93 an hour or $17,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.93
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $124,600Median: $214,100Highest 10%: $354,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $124,600 | $59.88 | |
| 25th | $170,000 | $81.72 | |
| Median | $214,100 | $102.93 | |
| 75th | $298,600 | $143.55 | |
| 90th | $354,800 | $170.55 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $869,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $354,800 |
| Physician | $300,000 |
| Optometrist | $138,200 |
| Pharmacist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,600 |
| Veterinarian | $102,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $97,270 |
| Occupational Therapist | $97,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $102.93 ($214,100 a year).
Do dentists make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $214,100 against $171,000 nationally, 25% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $205,000, so Springfield pays 4% more.
Where does Springfield rank for dentist pay?
17 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $124,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $354,800 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.