How much does a dental hygienist make in Springfield?
$83,070a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $39.94 an hour or $6,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.94
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 261 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,620Median: $83,070Highest 10%: $98,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,620 | $37.80 | |
| 25th | $82,150 | $39.50 | |
| Median | $83,070 | $39.94 | |
| 75th | $97,530 | $46.89 | |
| 90th | $98,580 | $47.39 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Chicago, IL | $100,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $97,650 |
| Rockford, IL | $86,120 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $83,690 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Decatur, IL | $80,930 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $78,430 |
| Bloomington, IL | $78,220 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,870 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $39.94 ($83,070 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $83,070 against $98,100 nationally, 15% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $96,670, so Springfield pays 14% less.
Where does Springfield rank for dental hygienist pay?
261 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,580 or more.
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.