Dental hygienist salary in Missouri
Dental hygienists in Missouri earn a median $44.59 an hour, or $92,750 a year, 5.4% below the national median of $47.16. Missouri ranks 30 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 3,810 hygienists work in the state.
$44.59
median hourly wage
$92,750
median annual wage
3,810
dental hygienists employed
1.9x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Missouri pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28.79 | $59,880 |
| 25th percentile | $40.33 | $83,890 |
| Median | $44.59 | $92,750 |
| 75th percentile | $47.23 | $98,240 |
| 90th percentile | $47.79 | $99,400 |
| Mean (average) | $42.52 | $88,430 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $44.59 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $92,750 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $47.79 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $47,800 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46.95 | $97,650 | $40.11 to $47.51 | 2,150 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $44.59 | $92,750 | $43.16 to $46.08 | 1,800 |
| Central Missouri (nonmetro) | $42.68 | $88,770 | $39.02 to $46.56 | 160 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $42.01 | $87,370 | $38.23 to $45.74 | 80 |
| Columbia, MO | $41.49 | $86,300 | $41.13 to $46.08 | 140 |
| Springfield, MO | $41.27 | $85,840 | $38.38 to $44.18 | 360 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $41.01 | $85,290 | $38.65 to $45.01 | 80 |
| Southeast Missouri (nonmetro) | $40.67 | $84,590 | $37.77 to $44.93 | 150 |
| North Missouri (nonmetro) | $40.48 | $84,190 | $38.87 to $46.05 | 80 |
| Southwest Missouri (nonmetro) | $40.42 | $84,080 | $39.00 to $46.19 | 50 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $40.24 | $83,690 | $37.75 to $44.11 | 80 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $40.03 | $83,270 | $38.83 to $40.33 | 120 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Missouri has 1.30 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.91 (1.00 is the national share; below 1 means hygienists make up a smaller share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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