verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$92,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.59/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
3,810
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,128 #18 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Missouri, explained

Dental hygienists in Missouri earn a median of $92,750 per year ($44.59 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $59,880, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $99,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $92,750 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $92,750 is worth about $102,128 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #18 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,880
$28.79/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,750
$44.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,400
$47.79/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $92,750 $102,128
Oklahoma $97,580 $111,085 −$4,830
Illinois $96,670 $96,711 −$3,920
Nebraska $92,580 $102,749 +$170
Arkansas $86,760 $99,796 +$5,990
Tennessee $84,640 $92,130 +$8,110
Iowa $84,010 $95,725 +$8,740
Kentucky $78,830 $87,434 +$13,920

Dental Hygienist in Missouri: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Missouri?

Dental hygienists in Missouri earn a median of $92,750 per year ($44.59 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Missouri pay dental hygienists well?

At $92,750, Missouri pays 5% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 3,810 work in the state.

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