Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Jefferson City
The median dental assistant earns $44,090 a year in the Jefferson City metro, with the middle half between $38,320 and $47,010.[1]
25th percentile
$38,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,090
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,010
Upper end of the middle half
Jefferson City runs about 4% lower than the Missouri median and ranks 6th of 8 Missouri metros. It is about 8% lower than the national median.
Jefferson City pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,740 | $36,580 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,320 | $38,990 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,090 | $45,970 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,010 | $50,150 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,300 | $59,410 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,240 | $46,790 | $50,200 |
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1.89
0.76
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Dental Assistant salary in Jefferson City: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Jefferson City?
The median dental assistant salary in the Jefferson City metro area is $44,090, with the middle half earning between $38,320 and $47,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,740 at the 10th percentile to $56,300 at the 90th.
Is Jefferson City higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City runs about 4% lower than the Missouri state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 8 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Jefferson City compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Jefferson City is about 8% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Jefferson City area?
BLS estimates 150 dental assistants were employed in the Jefferson City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.76, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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