Dental Hygienists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Dental Hygienists in Missouri earn a median salary of $83,177 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 4,360 dental hygienists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $80,650 to $88,400 depending on location.
$83,177
Avg median salary in Missouri
$88,400
Highest paying metro
$80,650
Lowest paying metro
4,360
Employed in Missouri
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Dental Hygienists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | $88,400 | $80,490 | $93,460 | 110 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $86,830 | $82,420 | $95,460 | 1,660 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $86,660 | $82,060 | $101,360 | 1,550 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $83,200 | $81,500 | $93,600 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $82,640 | $80,250 | $88,530 | 230 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $82,330 | $79,880 | $89,700 | 70 |
| Central Missouri | $81,900 | $78,780 | $94,200 | 170 |
| North Missouri | $81,640 | $81,090 | $85,470 | 110 |
| Southeast Missouri | $81,630 | $79,030 | $81,880 | 180 |
| Southwest Missouri | $81,510 | $78,880 | $91,450 | 60 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $80,730 | $79,640 | $82,350 | 100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $80,650 | $77,540 | $87,360 | 60 |