Dental Hygienists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $118,990 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.21
10th percentile $74,500
90th percentile $126,120
Employed locally 110
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,500
    25th
    $103,150
    50th (median)
    $118,990
    75th
    $125,230
    90th
    $126,120

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 174% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 74% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610
    Napa, CA $127,840

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Chico, CA is $57.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.63 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Chico, CA is 26.2% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $74,500 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,150.