Dental Hygienists Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Dental Hygienists in Louisiana earn a median salary of $79,364 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.8% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 2,730 dental hygienists are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $66,860 to $96,570 depending on location.
$79,364
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$96,570
Highest paying metro
$66,860
Lowest paying metro
2,730
Employed in Louisiana
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inDental Hygienists salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $96,570 | $79,660 | $98,920 | 600 |
| New Orleans, LA | $83,420 | $44,190 | $86,560 | 720 |
| Lafayette, LA | $82,270 | $59,840 | $90,160 | 250 |
| Houma, LA | $80,970 | $73,970 | $93,600 | 110 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $80,730 | $65,230 | $90,780 | 70 |
| Alexandria, LA | $79,630 | $62,150 | $84,980 | 70 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $79,060 | $66,770 | $91,890 | 50 |
| Slidell, LA | $78,760 | $59,000 | $93,360 | 250 |
| Shreveport, LA | $78,190 | $63,720 | $89,340 | 250 |
| Hammond, LA | $76,940 | $56,690 | $97,220 | 60 |
| Monroe, LA | $76,400 | $46,290 | $84,390 | 170 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $71,930 | $45,380 | $81,310 | 80 |
| Central Louisiana | $66,860 | $49,980 | $83,800 | 50 |