Dental Hygienists pay in Missouri: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 495 Dental Hygienists postings on yourjobs.com in Missouri between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 8% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $52.50 (n = 37 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $52.41 to $55.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Missouri, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$52.41$109,013
Median advertised hourly rate$52.50$109,200
75th percentile$55.00$114,400
Highest advertised rate we recorded$55.00$114,400

Sample

Sample size for Dental Hygienists in Missouri, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026495
Postings that stated pay37 (8%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period78%
Postings with an employment type recorded484 (98%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded40%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded57%
Employers30
Cities80

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$55.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$50.00 to $55.00 per hour
Job title
Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Competitive Pay
Employer
Aspen Dental
Location
Independence, Missouri
First seen
10 October 2026
Posting text
“…month Compensation & Benefits · Competitive pay: $50-55/hr plus an uncapped incentive plan rewarding pati…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Missouri

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Missouri
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Lake St. Louis Dental Care 28 Open jobs
Big Bend Dental Care 27 Open jobs
Creative Smiles at WingHaven 27 Open jobs
Jungermann Dental Care 27 Open jobs
Premier Dental Partners 27 Open jobs
Streets of St. Charles Dental 27 Open jobs
Brevco Family Dentistry 26 Open jobs
Premier Dental Partners South County/Fenton 26 Open jobs
Linderhof Family Dental Care 24 Open jobs
Plaza Health Dentistry 22 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Dental Hygienists postings and advertised pay by month in Missouri
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 475 37 $52.50 $52.41 $55.00 0%
September 2026 20 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $87,530 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Missouri, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/dental-hygienists/missouri

Questions about Dental Hygienists pay in Missouri

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Dental Hygienists in Missouri?
The median advertised hourly rate for Dental Hygienists in Missouri was $52.50, based on 37 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $109,200 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Dental Hygienists in Missouri?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Dental Hygienists in Missouri was $55.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Competitive Pay" from Aspen Dental in Independence, Missouri, first seen 10 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Missouri?
The employers with the most Dental Hygienists postings in Missouri between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Lake St. Louis Dental Care (28 postings), Big Bend Dental Care (27 postings) and Creative Smiles at WingHaven (27 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Missouri state the pay?
8% of the 495 Dental Hygienists postings in Missouri between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (37 postings). Of those pay figures, 78% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Missouri are full time?
Of the 484 postings (98%) that recorded an employment type, 40% were full time and 57% part time; 2% recorded none.