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Dentists, General average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$261,250
- Jefferson City$238,440
- Springfield$228,740
- St. Joseph$225,650
- Columbia$222,070
- Joplin$212,490
- Kansas City$197,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $261,250 | $210,430 | $130,300 | $176,614 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $238,440 | $208,630 | $160,180 | $165,324 | 88 |
| Springfield | $228,740 | $214,100 | $169,980 | $159,411 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $225,650 | $207,450 | $171,030 | $157,528 | 86 |
| Columbia | $222,070 | $207,450 | $174,990 | $155,346 | 89 |
| Joplin | $212,490 | $201,820 | $146,230 | $149,076 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $197,770 | $171,690 | $124,470 | $136,929 | 93 |
*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 29-1021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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