Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Joplin
The median dentist earns $201,820 a year in the Joplin metro, with the middle half between $146,230 and $291,770.[1]
25th percentile
$146,230
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$201,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$291,770
Upper end of the middle half
Joplin runs about 2% lower than the Missouri median and ranks 6th of 7 Missouri metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Joplin pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,370 | $95,610 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $146,230 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $201,820 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $291,770 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $328,780 | $427,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $212,490 | $241,580 | $191,350 |
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0.56
0.69
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Dentist salary in Joplin: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Joplin?
The median dentist salary in the Joplin metro area is $201,820, with the middle half earning between $146,230 and $291,770 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,370 at the 10th percentile to $328,780 at the 90th.
Is Joplin higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Joplin runs about 2% lower than the Missouri state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 7 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Joplin compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Joplin is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Joplin area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Joplin metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.69, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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