Dental Hygienists Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,870 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.96
10th percentile $59,010
90th percentile $87,710
Employed locally 190
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,010
    25th
    $65,490
    50th (median)
    $76,870
    75th
    $81,980
    90th
    $87,710

    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 Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,720
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,510
    Physicians, All Other$506,500
    Nurse Practitioners$124,450
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Eastern Ohio is $36.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.03 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Eastern Ohio is 18.4% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $59,010 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,490.