Dental Hygienists Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $77,340 -18% vs national
Median hourly $37.18
10th percentile $65,670
90th percentile $92,340
Employed locally 70
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,670
    25th
    $74,180
    50th (median)
    $77,340
    75th
    $89,400
    90th
    $92,340

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 124% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 24% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,260
    Physical Therapists $95,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Laredo, TX is $37.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.13 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Laredo, TX is 18% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $65,670 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,180.