Dental Hygienists Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $78,760 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.87
10th percentile $41,780
90th percentile $98,760
Employed locally 250
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,780
    25th
    $59,000
    50th (median)
    $78,760
    75th
    $93,360
    90th
    $98,760

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 99% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 1% below 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
    Alaska $129,760
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $129,210
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $122,740
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $120,300

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,700
    Nurse Practitioners$122,960
    Physicians, All Other$394,170
    Speech-Language Pathologists$64,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Slidell, LA is $37.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.06 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Slidell, LA is 16.4% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $41,780 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,000.