salary$85,840 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, MO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,050per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,169 a month takes 16.3% 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 Springfield, MO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Springfield, MO area is $85,840 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $53,530 and $97,050.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,169 a month takes 16.3% 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 Springfield, MO metro area.