DOL Median (Mississippi)
$24,981
vs National
-24.9%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,946
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$24,981
-24.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Mississippi earns $24,981 in nominal terms, which is 24.9% below the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,946 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON DENTAL CLINIC | $24,981 | 3 |
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How much does a Dental Assistants make in Mississippi?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Mississippi is $24,981 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Mississippi earns 24.9% less than the national median of $33,280, or $28,946 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.