Dental Hygienists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $82,640 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.73
10th percentile $78,010
90th percentile $96,590
Employed locally 230
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,010
    25th
    $80,250
    50th (median)
    $82,640
    75th
    $88,530
    90th
    $96,590

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 134% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    Modesto, CA $121,010
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,050
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $116,740
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $116,500
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $105,580

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Springfield, MO is $39.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.66 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Springfield, MO is 12.3% below the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Springfield?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $78,010 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,250.