Dental salaries in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
The modeled median general dentist in the Cape Girardeau metro earns about $151,800; dental hygienists earn about $83,690 ($40.24/hr).
Pay for the core dental roles in Cape Girardeau. Where a role shows “Verified · BLS” the figure is the official OEWS May 2025 metropolitan survey value; roles labeled “Modeled estimate” are scaled from verified national medians. Local pay varies by practice, specialty, and demand — treat these as a starting estimate.
Cape Girardeau general dentist pay is -11% vs national and -26% vs Missouri.
General Dentist 2025 median — national $170,950, Missouri $204,960, Cape Girardeau $151,800 (modeled); Cape Girardeau 2026 estimate $157,000. 2024 history available on the role page.
Dentist pay distribution — Cape Girardeau (modeled)
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $76,590 |
| 25th percentilei | $104,794est. |
| Median (50th)i | $151,800 |
| 75th percentilei | $234,319est. |
| 90th percentilei | $283,830 |
More dental roles in Cape Girardeau
Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for Cape Girardeau: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Cape Girardeau?
The modeled median general dentist in the Cape Girardeau metro earns about $151,800, derived from verified national BLS data and a metro labor-cost index.
How much do dental hygienists make in Cape Girardeau?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in the Cape Girardeau metro earns about $83,690 ($40.24/hr).
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