Dental Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Mississippi
$37,130
National Median
$47,300
Employment
2,690
Entry Level (10th)
$28,170
Top Earners (90th)
$55,480
How Mississippi Compares
Mississippi pays $10,170 less than the national median for dental assistantss.
There are 2.315 dental assistants jobs per 1,000 workers in Mississippi (location quotient: 0.95).
Other States for Dental Assistants
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $64,630 | 5,590 |
| Massachusetts | $57,960 | 9,250 |
| Oregon | $57,720 | 5,480 |
| Washington | $57,040 | 13,330 |
| District of Columbia | $56,500 | 510 |
| Alaska | $55,950 | 1,080 |
| Maine | $51,340 | 1,450 |
| North Dakota | $51,310 | 920 |
| Vermont | $51,020 | 650 |
| Connecticut | $50,820 | 3,740 |
| New Hampshire | $50,260 | 1,400 |
| Arizona | $49,000 | 7,480 |
| California | $48,910 | 54,580 |
| North Carolina | $48,710 | 11,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,290 | 12,410 |
| Maryland | $48,280 | 6,520 |
| New Jersey | $48,070 | 10,660 |
| Rhode Island | $48,060 | 1,120 |
| Wisconsin | $48,000 | 6,720 |
| Indiana | $47,980 | 6,250 |