Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $146,230 | $131,980 | $125,710 |
| Median | $201,820 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $291,770 | $334,680 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Ozark Tri-county Health Care Consortium, 28 campuses
- Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, 4 campuses
- Joseph Dental, 2 campuses
- Lewis Dental, 2 campuses
- Mcallister & Menke Dental, 2 campuses
- Short Dental, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Springfield, MO · 67 miles
- Fayetteville, AR · 72 miles
- Tulsa, OK · 102 miles
- Fort Smith, AR · 119 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Joplin?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Joplin. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Ozark Tri-county Health Care Consortium, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Joseph Dental.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Missouri?
Start with the Missouri dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Joplin.
What should a practice in Joplin weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Joplin has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Missouri median.