salary$92,750 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,260per year
Jobs in the area1,800people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Kansas City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 19.9% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $92,750 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $75,550 and $97,260.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 19.9% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.