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Dental Hygienists salary in Missouri

Median: $92,750 / year · $44.59 / hr · 2025

5% below the U.S. average

Mean
$88,430
$42.52 / hr
Median hourly
$44.59 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$59,880 – $99,400
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$59,880
  • Median$92,750
  • Mean$88,430
  • 90th percentile$99,400

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$69,837

On a $92,750 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$12,246 (13.2%)
  • State income tax$3,572 (3.9%)
  • Social Security$5,751 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,345 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$69,837 (75.3%)
  • Share of $92,750 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$102,125

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Missouri RPP is 90.8 (9% below the U.S. average).

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Missouri ranks #30 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($92,750).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Missouri?
The OEWS median is $92,750 per year ($44.59 / hr) (2025), 5% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Missouri?
The OEWS hourly median is $44.59 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $69,837 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Missouri median is 5% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Missouri ranks #30 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Missouri living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 90.8 (U.S. = 100), 9% below the U.S. average. $92,750 in Missouri has about the same purchasing power as $102,125 at U.S. average prices.