Dental Hygienists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $131,610 +39.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.27
10th percentile $130,510
90th percentile $133,100
Employed locally 320
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $130,510
    25th
    $131,010
    50th (median)
    $131,610
    75th
    $131,970
    90th
    $133,100

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 128% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 28% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $130,110

    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
    Napa, CA $127,840
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $127,120

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Pharmacists $174,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Santa Rosa, CA is $63.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.87 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 39.6% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $130,510 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,010.