Dental Hygienists Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,100 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.24
10th percentile $80,970
90th percentile $105,020
Employed locally 80
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,970
    25th
    $81,440
    50th (median)
    $94,100
    75th
    $98,000
    90th
    $105,020

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,780
    Pharmacists $140,210
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in East-Central Montana is $45.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.01 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in East-Central Montana is 0.2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $80,970 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,440.