How much does a dental hygienist make in St. Louis?
$97,650a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $46.95 an hour or $8,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.95
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,760Median: $97,650Highest 10%: $99,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 25th | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| Median | $97,650 | $46.95 | |
| 75th | $98,820 | $47.51 | |
| 90th | $99,400 | $47.79 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $46.95 ($97,650 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $97,650 against $98,100 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $92,750, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for dental hygienist pay?
122 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,400 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.