Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Columbia
The median dentist earns $207,450 a year in the Columbia metro, with the middle half between $174,990 and $264,990.[1]
25th percentile
$174,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$207,450
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$264,990
Upper end of the middle half
Columbia runs about 1% higher than the Missouri median and ranks 4th of 7 Missouri metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Columbia pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $88,610 | $95,610 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $174,990 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $207,450 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $264,990 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $352,760 | $427,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $222,070 | $241,580 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Columbia: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Columbia?
The median dentist salary in the Columbia metro area is $207,450, with the middle half earning between $174,990 and $264,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $88,610 at the 10th percentile to $352,760 at the 90th.
Is Columbia higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Columbia runs about 1% higher than the Missouri state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 7 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbia compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Columbia is about 21% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Columbia area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Columbia metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.74, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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