How much does a dental hygienist make in Missouri?
$92,750a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Missouri. That is $44.59 an hour or $7,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.59
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,880Median: $92,750Highest 10%: $99,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 25th | $83,890 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $92,750 | $44.59 | |
| 75th | $98,240 | $47.23 | |
| 90th | $99,400 | $47.79 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $97,650 |
| Kansas City, MO | $92,750 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $87,370 |
| Columbia, MO | $86,300 |
| Springfield, MO | $85,840 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $85,290 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $83,690 |
| Joplin, MO | $83,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 27. New Mexico | $95,940 |
| 28. Georgia | $95,490 |
| 29. Idaho | $94,650 |
| 30. Missouri | $92,750 |
| 31. Nebraska | $92,580 |
| 32. Indiana | $92,330 |
| 33. South Dakota | $92,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $44.59 ($92,750 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $92,750 against $98,100 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Missouri rank for dental hygienist pay?
Missouri ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays dental hygienists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $97,650 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.