Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in St. Louis
The median dental assistant earns $48,120 a year in the St. Louis metro, with the middle half between $44,110 and $58,240.[1]
25th percentile
$44,110
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,120
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,240
Upper end of the middle half
St. Louis runs about 1% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 2nd of 12 Illinois metros. It is about the same as the national median.
St. Louis pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,780 | $37,360 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,110 | $40,390 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,120 | $48,610 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,240 | $56,860 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,530 | $59,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,660 | $48,990 | $50,200 |
2,990
2.23
0.89
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Dental Assistant salary in St. Louis: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in St. Louis?
The median dental assistant salary in the St. Louis metro area is $48,120, with the middle half earning between $44,110 and $58,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,780 at the 10th percentile to $60,530 at the 90th.
Is St. Louis higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
St. Louis runs about 1% lower than the Illinois state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Louis compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in St. Louis is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the St. Louis area?
BLS estimates 2,990 dental assistants were employed in the St. Louis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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