Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in St. Louis
The median dentist earns $210,430 a year in the St. Louis metro, with the middle half between $130,300 and $373,770.[1]
25th percentile
$130,300
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$210,430
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$373,770
Upper end of the middle half
St. Louis runs about 3% higher than the Missouri median and ranks 2nd of 7 Missouri metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
St. Louis pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,300 | $95,610 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,300 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $210,430 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $373,770 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $559,260 | $427,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $261,250 | $241,580 | $191,350 |
1,250
0.93
1.17
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Dentist salary in St. Louis: FAQ
How much do dentists make in St. Louis?
The median dentist salary in the St. Louis metro area is $210,430, with the middle half earning between $130,300 and $373,770 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,300 at the 10th percentile to $559,260 at the 90th.
Is St. Louis higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis runs about 3% higher than the Missouri state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 7 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Louis compare nationally?
Dentist pay in St. Louis is about 23% 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. Louis area?
BLS estimates 1,250 dentists were employed in the St. Louis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.17, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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