Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in St. Joseph
The median dentist earns $207,450 a year in the St. Joseph metro, with the middle half between $171,030 and $336,490.[1]
25th percentile
$171,030
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$207,450
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$336,490
Upper end of the middle half
St. Joseph runs about 1% higher than the Missouri median and ranks 5th of 7 Missouri metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
St. Joseph pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,030 | $95,610 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $171,030 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $207,450 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $336,490 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $363,500 | $427,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $225,650 | $241,580 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in St. Joseph: FAQ
How much do dentists make in St. Joseph?
The median dentist salary in the St. Joseph metro area is $207,450, with the middle half earning between $171,030 and $336,490 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,030 at the 10th percentile to $363,500 at the 90th.
Is St. Joseph higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
St. Joseph runs about 1% higher than the Missouri state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 7 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Joseph compare nationally?
Dentist pay in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the St. Joseph metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.20, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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