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Dental Assistant Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,079/year ($2,673/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,080 Dental Assistant jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Dental Assistant salary of $39,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,079 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,519 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,996 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,566 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,079 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,673 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Mississippi?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Mississippi is $39,160 per year ($18.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,240 and $47,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $39,160, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $32,079 per year ($2,673 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,080 Dental Assistant jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.