salary$97,650 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,400per year
Jobs in the area2,150people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 15.9% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $97,650 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $78,760 and $99,400.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 15.9% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.