The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Joplin, MO-KS is $43,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,030.
Pay spans roughly $35,120 at the 10th percentile to $55,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.73 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as dental assistants in Joplin, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $43,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.73 |
| 10th percentile | $35,120 |
| 90th percentile | $55,080 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.