Dental Hygienists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $85,840 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.27
10th percentile $79,280
90th percentile $105,130
Employed locally 1,090
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,280
    25th
    $83,500
    50th (median)
    $85,840
    75th
    $101,290
    90th
    $105,130

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 116% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 16% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,770
    Physicians, All Other$296,910
    Medical Records Specialists$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in San Antonio, TX is $41.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.63 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $79,280 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,500.