Dental Hygienists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $121,310 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.32
10th percentile $107,960
90th percentile $123,320
Employed locally 2,180
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,960
    25th
    $118,510
    50th (median)
    $121,310
    75th
    $122,450
    90th
    $123,320

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 129% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 29% 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610
    Napa, CA $127,840

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $59,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Sacramento, CA is $58.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.35 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $107,960 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,510.