Missouri Dental Hygienist Schools and Career Information

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Fast Facts for Dental Hygienists in Missouri

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Joplin, Springfield and Kansas City
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: St. Joseph, St. Louis and Columbia
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield

Salaries for Dental Hygienists in Missouri

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Dental Hygienists

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Dental Hygienists relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Columbia130$83,450
Jefferson City110$78,310
Joplin140$68,800
Springfield200$79,610
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