Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Kansas City
The median dental assistant earns $48,190 a year in the Kansas City metro, with the middle half between $39,140 and $53,760.[1]
25th percentile
$39,140
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,190
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$53,760
Upper end of the middle half
Kansas City runs about 5% higher than the Missouri median and ranks 1st of 8 Missouri metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Kansas City pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,190 | $36,580 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $39,140 | $38,990 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,190 | $45,970 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $53,760 | $50,150 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,530 | $59,410 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,870 | $46,790 | $50,200 |
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2.25
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Dental Assistant salary in Kansas City: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Kansas City?
The median dental assistant salary in the Kansas City metro area is $48,190, with the middle half earning between $39,140 and $53,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,190 at the 10th percentile to $59,530 at the 90th.
Is Kansas City higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Kansas City runs about 5% higher than the Missouri state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 8 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kansas City compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Kansas City 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 Kansas City area?
BLS estimates 2,470 dental assistants were employed in the Kansas City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Missouri metros