Dental Hygienists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $82,800 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.81
10th percentile $74,070
90th percentile $91,770
Employed locally 340
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,070
    25th
    $80,170
    50th (median)
    $82,800
    75th
    $90,970
    90th
    $91,770

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 141% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 41% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66,160
    Pharmacists$131,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in El Paso, TX is $39.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in El Paso, TX is 12.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $74,070 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,170.