Dental Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #45 of 50 · MS
14.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,910 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,160
Employment 3,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,650P25 $36,240 Median $39,160P75 $47,450P90 $58,620
About 80% of dental assistantss in Mississippi earn between $30,650 and $58,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Mississippi is $42,910, about 14.5% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $46,910 | $45,640 | 790 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $45,020 | $44,140 | 450 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,190 | $41,240 | 260 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,960 | $42,400 | 550 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,320 | $37,230 | 230 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,210 | $39,810 | 180 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,290 | $39,240 | 290 |