Dental Hygienists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $99,940 +6% vs national
Median hourly $48.05
10th percentile $50,810
90th percentile $123,090
Employed locally 1,350
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,810
    25th
    $97,910
    50th (median)
    $99,940
    75th
    $104,200
    90th
    $123,090

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 135% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 35% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $127,120
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $107,870
    Reno, NV $107,420
    Carson City, NV $106,150
    Jacksonville, FL $92,630
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $83,460

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Las Vegas, NV is $48.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.99 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 6% above 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $50,810 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,910.