PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Assistant in Training
PDS Health · St. Charles, MO
$15.75–$22.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in St. Joseph, MO
The median dental assistant pay in the St. Joseph area is $21.01 per hour ($43,710 a year), with the typical range running from $18.21 to $22.78. That ranks 274th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 89th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Joseph.
- $21.01median pay per hour, St. Joseph
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 130dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in St. Joseph, MO
The metro median is 3% below the Missouri statewide median of $21.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 130 dental assistants employed in the St. Joseph metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.70 | $36,820 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.21 | $37,880 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.01 | $43,710 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.78 | $47,380 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.48 | $50,920 | 8% above U.S. median |
How St. Joseph ranks
- 274th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 89th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 8 Missouri metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in St. Joseph
- Overall prices in St. Joseph run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 55.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.01 median hour buys what $24.32 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$756
- Per year: $37,818
- Per month: $3,152
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Blue Springs, MO
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Blue Springs, MO
$17.50–$24.25/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dental Assistant in Training
PDS Health · Creve Coeur, MO
$15.75–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Columbia, MO
$21.00–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Springfield, MO
$17.00–$19.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Buchanan County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Buchanan County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, KS | 44 mi | $22.97/hr | 156,752 |
| Kansas City, MO | 46 mi | $22.97/hr | 516,032 |
| Shawnee, KS | 51 mi | $22.97/hr | 69,724 |
| Independence, MO | 53 mi | $22.97/hr | 121,629 |
| Lenexa, KS | 55 mi | $22.97/hr | 59,427 |
| Blue Springs, MO | 60 mi | $22.97/hr | 61,246 |
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License and tax basics in Missouri
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in St. Joseph, MO?
Dental Assistants in the St. Joseph metro area have a median pay of $21.01 per hour, about $43,710 a year. The middle half earn between $18.21 and $22.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Joseph a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
St. Joseph ranks 89th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 274th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Joseph as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is St. Joseph in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Buchanan County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in St. Joseph?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalColumbia, MO · 12 postings$20.75/ hr$17–$31
- PDS HealthSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$18.88/ hr$16–$24
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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