Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Jefferson City
The median dentist earns $208,630 a year in the Jefferson City metro, with the middle half between $160,180 and $313,600.[1]
25th percentile
$160,180
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$208,630
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$313,600
Upper end of the middle half
Jefferson City runs about 2% higher than the Missouri median and ranks 3rd of 7 Missouri metros. It is about 22% higher than the national median.
Jefferson City pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $111,560 | $95,610 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $160,180 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $208,630 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $313,600 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $343,400 | $427,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $238,440 | $241,580 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Jefferson City: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Jefferson City?
The median dentist salary in the Jefferson City metro area is $208,630, with the middle half earning between $160,180 and $313,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $111,560 at the 10th percentile to $343,400 at the 90th.
Is Jefferson City higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Jefferson City runs about 2% higher than the Missouri state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 7 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Jefferson City compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Jefferson City is about 22% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Jefferson City area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Jefferson City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.85, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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