Dental Hygienists Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $78,130 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.56
10th percentile $57,980
90th percentile $92,410
Employed locally 60
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,980
    25th
    $75,800
    50th (median)
    $78,130
    75th
    $82,200
    90th
    $92,410

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 126% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 26% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $97,050
    Columbus, OH $88,870
    Sandusky, OH $86,130
    Johnson City, TN $82,200
    Akron, OH $81,920
    Ohio $81,620

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $199,950
    Pharmacists $133,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Lima, OH is $37.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.44 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Lima, OH is 17.1% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $57,980 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.