Dental Hygienists Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Dental Hygienists in Connecticut earn a median salary of $96,218 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.1% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 3,280 dental hygienists are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $94,950 to $98,370 depending on location.
$96,218
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$98,370
Highest paying metro
$94,950
Lowest paying metro
3,280
Employed in Connecticut
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inDental Hygienists salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $98,370 | $97,470 | $101,160 | 880 |
| Waterbury, CT | $97,630 | $94,480 | $98,450 | 310 |
| Hartford, CT | $95,710 | $94,890 | $96,370 | 1,290 |
| New Haven, CT | $95,410 | $95,170 | $95,940 | 420 |
| Connecticut | $95,240 | $83,970 | $98,470 | 140 |
| Norwich, CT | $94,950 | $92,460 | $97,030 | 240 |