Dental Hygienist Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Dental Hygienist salaries range from $78,170 to $135,010 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Dental Hygienist Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $132,760 | $134,070 | $135,010 | $153,310 | $159,730 | $68,953 | 1,560 |
| Seattle, WA | $121,480 | $126,240 | $131,890 | $151,520 | $161,800 | $88,280 | 2,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,050 | $107,440 | $120,300 | $126,840 | $129,700 | $75,094 | 2,000 |
| Portland, OR | $102,280 | $116,200 | $118,950 | $123,720 | $129,010 | $91,430 | 2,170 |
| Washington, DC | $97,860 | $102,180 | $109,020 | $121,990 | $127,250 | $71,348 | 2,510 |
| Denver, CO | $63,280 | $105,250 | $107,870 | $111,810 | $125,910 | $95,629 | 2,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,750 | $56,330 | $106,480 | $121,170 | $125,950 | $64,145 | 8,100 |
| New York, NY | $75,490 | $97,580 | $103,640 | $108,730 | $123,000 | $55,363 | 10,240 |
| Houston, TX | $86,550 | $95,320 | $103,050 | $106,250 | $110,560 | $106,788 | 3,900 |
| Boston, MA | $96,830 | $98,850 | $102,060 | $105,580 | $114,400 | $67,101 | 5,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,950 | $97,150 | $100,970 | $102,030 | $102,970 | $85,279 | 4,300 |
| Austin, TX | $85,950 | $97,030 | $100,880 | $101,110 | $101,820 | $97,942 | 1,090 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,020 | $97,010 | $100,560 | $102,080 | $114,400 | $94,689 | 3,030 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,440 | $82,310 | $98,030 | $98,890 | $100,050 | $91,361 | 6,420 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $92,210 | $96,370 | $97,920 | $99,650 | $107,610 | $97,239 | 3,650 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78,420 | $79,530 | $97,710 | $101,910 | $105,070 | $98,498 | 4,760 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,290 | $80,130 | $96,850 | $99,840 | $100,300 | $97,044 | 1,070 |
| Charlotte, NC | $84,600 | $85,970 | $93,620 | $96,800 | $98,750 | $96,815 | 1,780 |
| Nashville, TN | $74,780 | $78,230 | $92,160 | $96,520 | $97,470 | $91,884 | 1,540 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,680 | $48,390 | $90,690 | $107,870 | $117,770 | $87,118 | 6,230 |
| Tampa, FL | $78,840 | $80,250 | $90,490 | $94,630 | $96,110 | $90,853 | 2,410 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $77,640 | $78,730 | $83,580 | $94,240 | $100,120 | $82,426 | 1,540 |
| Detroit, MI | $75,990 | $77,030 | $81,540 | $83,010 | $92,870 | $85,741 | 3,440 |
| Miami, FL | $73,620 | $76,660 | $78,170 | $84,240 | $99,200 | $63,501 | 4,620 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Dental Hygienist is $101,727 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $98,002. Salaries range from $78,170 to $135,010 depending on city and cost of living.
Dental Hygienist salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $101,727, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 86,540 Dental Hygienist positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental Hygienist positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.