Dental Hygienists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,100 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.24
10th percentile $81,980
90th percentile $98,380
Employed locally 350
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,980
    25th
    $82,020
    50th (median)
    $94,100
    75th
    $95,560
    90th
    $98,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Northwest Minnesota is $45.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.2% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $81,980 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,020.