Dental Hygienists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $75,450 -20% vs national
Median hourly $36.27
10th percentile $51,590
90th percentile $96,160
Employed locally 190
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,590
    25th
    $64,720
    50th (median)
    $75,450
    75th
    $81,980
    90th
    $96,160

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 144% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 44% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$42,890
    Nurse Practitioners$114,080
    Physicians, All Other$295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in McAllen, TX is $36.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in McAllen, TX is 20% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $51,590 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,720.