Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Springfield
The median dental hygienist earns $83,070 a year in the Springfield metro, with the middle half between $82,150 and $97,530.[1]
25th percentile
$82,150
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$83,070
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$97,530
Upper end of the middle half
Springfield runs about 14% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 5th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 15% lower than the national median.
Springfield pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,620 | $74,280 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $82,150 | $79,400 | $83,570 |
| Median | $83,070 | $96,670 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $97,530 | $101,800 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $98,580 | $118,410 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $88,620 | $91,820 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Springfield: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Springfield?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Springfield metro area is $83,070, with the middle half earning between $82,150 and $97,530 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $78,620 at the 10th percentile to $98,580 at the 90th.
Is Springfield higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
Springfield runs about 14% lower than the Illinois state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 5th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Springfield compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Springfield is about 15% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Springfield area?
BLS estimates 280 dental hygienists were employed in the Springfield metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.97, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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