Dental Hygienists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,910 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.15
10th percentile $76,450
90th percentile $102,070
Employed locally 230
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,450
    25th
    $79,770
    50th (median)
    $93,910
    75th
    $98,710
    90th
    $102,070

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$90,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,110
    Pharmacists$145,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,130
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southeast Minnesota is $45.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.27 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 0.4% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $76,450 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,770.