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Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$91,900
- Kansas City$89,690
- Columbia$85,790
- St. Joseph$84,300
- Jefferson City$83,560
- Springfield$82,390
- Cape Girardeau$80,950
- Joplin$80,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $91,900 | $97,650 | $83,430 | $69,181 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $89,690 | $92,750 | $89,770 | $67,752 | 93 |
| Columbia | $85,790 | $86,300 | $85,550 | $66,088 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $84,300 | $87,370 | $79,510 | $65,110 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $83,560 | $85,290 | $80,390 | $64,624 | 88 |
| Springfield | $82,390 | $85,840 | $79,830 | $63,856 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $80,950 | $83,690 | $78,510 | $62,911 | 86 |
| Joplin | $80,030 | $83,270 | $80,760 | $62,307 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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