Dental Hygienists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,670 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.96
10th percentile $77,540
90th percentile $99,730
Employed locally 140
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,540
    25th
    $92,000
    50th (median)
    $97,670
    75th
    $99,180
    90th
    $99,730

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Arizona is $46.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.48 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Arizona is 3.6% above the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Arizona?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $77,540 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,000.