Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Columbia
The median dental assistant earns $46,920 a year in the Columbia metro, with most between $38,940 and $48,280.
25th percentile
$38,940
Entry / lower range
Median
$46,920
The typical pay
75th percentile
$48,280
Experienced / upper range
Columbia runs about 2% above the Missouri median. Versus the national median, it's about 2% below average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Columbia: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Columbia?
The median dental assistant salary in the Columbia area is about $46,920, with most earning between $38,940 and $48,280 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Columbia higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Columbia runs about 2% above the Missouri state median for dental assistants.
How does Columbia compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Columbia is about 2% below average.
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