Dental Hygienists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $135,010 +43.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.91
10th percentile $132,760
90th percentile $159,730
Employed locally 1,560
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,760
    25th
    $134,070
    50th (median)
    $135,010
    75th
    $153,310
    90th
    $159,730

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 86% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $130,110

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610
    Napa, CA $127,840
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $127,120

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in San Jose, CA is $64.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in San Jose, CA is 43.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $132,760 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,070.