verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Assistant Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$39,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.83/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,080
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,036 #45 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Mississippi, explained

Dental assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $39,160 per year ($18.83 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $30,650, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $58,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $39,160 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $39,160 is worth about $45,036 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #45 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,650
$14.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,160
$18.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,620
$28.18/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $39,160 $45,036
Tennessee $46,720 $50,854 −$7,560
Louisiana $44,090 $49,985 −$4,930
Arkansas $42,830 $49,266 −$3,670
Alabama $39,080 $43,998 +$80

Dental Assistant in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Mississippi?

Dental assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $39,160 per year ($18.83 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay dental assistants well?

At $39,160, Mississippi pays 19% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 3,080 work in the state.

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