Dental Hygienists Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $81,360 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.12
10th percentile $63,520
90th percentile $97,960
Employed locally 130
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,520
    25th
    $78,040
    50th (median)
    $81,360
    75th
    $93,300
    90th
    $97,960

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 136% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 36% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,050
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $100,880
    Sherman-Denison, TX $96,640
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,830
    Waco, TX $92,680
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,850

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,410
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $42,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,280
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,840
    Veterinarians $99,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in College Station, TX is $39.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.13 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in College Station, TX is 13.7% below 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $63,520 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,040.