Dentist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$98.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $143,884/year ($11,990/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 9th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 2,440 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $204,960 a year — though pay ranges from $95,610 for newcomers to $427,970 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $95,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $131,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $204,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $334,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $427,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,440 Dentist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Dentist salary of $204,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $143,884 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $204,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$37,924 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,456 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$8,696 |
| Take-home (annual) | $143,884 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,990 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Missouri?
- The median Dentist salary in Missouri is $204,960 per year ($98.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $131,980 and $334,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $204,960, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $143,884 per year ($11,990 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,440 Dentist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.