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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$49,660
- Kansas City$47,870
- Columbia$45,860
- St. Joseph$44,860
- Jefferson City$44,240
- Cape Girardeau$43,710
- Springfield$43,610
- Joplin$43,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $49,660 | $48,120 | $44,110 | $40,189 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $47,870 | $48,190 | $39,140 | $38,852 | 93 |
| Columbia | $45,860 | $46,920 | $38,940 | $37,810 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $44,860 | $43,500 | $38,670 | $37,054 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $44,240 | $44,090 | $38,320 | $36,585 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $43,710 | $44,370 | $37,840 | $36,184 | 86 |
| Springfield | $43,610 | $45,500 | $36,720 | $36,108 | 89 |
| Joplin | $43,140 | $43,010 | $38,120 | $35,753 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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