Dental Hygienists Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,360 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $61,990
90th percentile $88,370
Employed locally 200
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,990
    25th
    $75,540
    50th (median)
    $78,360
    75th
    $83,190
    90th
    $88,370

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,220
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,980
    Pharmacists$134,760
    Nurse Practitioners$120,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southern Ohio is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southern Ohio is 16.9% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $61,990 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,540.