Dental Hygienists Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $96,640 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.46
10th percentile $75,540
90th percentile $97,420
Employed locally 150
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,540
    25th
    $78,890
    50th (median)
    $96,640
    75th
    $97,420
    90th
    $97,420

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 137% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 37% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,830
    Waco, TX $92,680
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,850
    Killeen-Temple, TX $91,470

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,140
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,460
    Physical Therapists$106,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$39,410
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Sherman?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Sherman, TX is $46.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.43 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Sherman, TX is 2.5% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $75,540 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,890.