Dental Hygienists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $90,690 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.60
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $117,770
Employed locally 6,230
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $90,690
    75th
    $107,870
    90th
    $117,770

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 104% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 4% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Dallas, TX is $43.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.72 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Dallas, TX is 3.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.