MO · Blue Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Blue Springs, MO

The median dentist pay in the Blue Springs area is $86.10 per hour ($179,080 a year), with the typical range running from $58.86 to $99.35. That ranks 108th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 88th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Blue Springs and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Blue Springs.

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PermanentPosted 25 days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Kansas City, KS

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011817
Top 25% pay
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Dentist pay in Blue Springs, MO

Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 980 dentists, general employed in the Kansas City metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.01$106,10039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.86$122,43029% below U.S. median
Median$86.10$179,0804% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$99.35$206,65020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Blue Springs ranks

  • 108th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 88th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 7 Missouri metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Blue Springs

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $86.10 median hour buys what $93.04 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.

Estimate your Blue Springs paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,100
  • Per year: $154,980
  • Per month: $12,915

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Jackson County

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Jackson County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Independence, MO7 mi$86.10/hr121,629
Lee's Summit, MO9 mi$86.10/hr106,419
Lawrence, KS54 mi$81.78/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO60 mi$97.27/hr71,098
Topeka, KS77 mi$77.90/hr125,467
Columbia, MO104 mi$95.84/hr130,900

Dentist jobs in Missouri · Dentist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Missouri

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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.

Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Blue Springs, MO?

Dentists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $86.10 per hour, about $179,080 a year. The middle half earn between $58.86 and $99.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Blue Springs a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Kansas City ranks 88th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Blue Springs?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Blue Springs.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Blue Springs as a dentist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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 Blue Springs in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Jackson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dentists in Blue Springs?

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Your Dentist pay reportBlue Springs, MO · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Valudental Lindbergh LLCHazelwood, MO · 2 wage offers$135.51/ hr$71–$200
  • Kimberly D Simonds DDS PCBallwin, MO · 2 wage offers$120.00/ hr$120–$120
  • Compass Health, Inc.Union, MO · 2 wage offers$99.76/ hr$89–$111
  • Compass Health, Inc.Moberly, MO · 3 wage offers$94.95/ hr$84–$113

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$84Median$96.15High$120

26 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Missouri, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · St. Joseph, MO · posted 30+ days ago
  2. General DentistPermanent
    $200k–$350k/ year
    Smile Brands · Sullivan, MO · posted 30+ days ago

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