Dental Hygienists salary
in Springfield, MO
- Middle 50%
- $79,830–$91,900
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #140 of 212
Dental Hygienists in the Springfield, MO metro earn a median of $85,840 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $98,100 and 7% below the MO statewide median of $92,750. It ranks #140 of 212 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Dental Hygienists pay in other MO metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $97,650 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $92,750 |
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Questions
What is the average Dental Hygienists salary in Springfield?
The BLS median is $85,840 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $79,830 and $91,900. The 10th percentile is $53,530 and the 90th is $97,050.
Is Springfield a high-paying metro for Dental Hygienists?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $98,100 and 7% below the MO statewide median of $92,750. It ranks #140 of 212 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Hygienists make an hour in Springfield?
About $41.27 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $85,840 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.38–$44.18 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.