$86,500Average
$102,50075th percentile
$112,500
Dental Hygienist is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Dental Hygienist work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Dental Hygienist pays 38% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).
How much does a Dental Hygienist make?
The average base salary for a Dental Hygienist in the United States is $102,500 per year, or about $49.28 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $86,500 and $112,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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