Dental Hygienists Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,310 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.26
10th percentile $88,030
90th percentile $99,490
Employed locally 50
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,030
    25th
    $98,220
    50th (median)
    $98,310
    75th
    $98,500
    90th
    $99,490

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,680
    Physical Therapists$97,650
    Pharmacists$139,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southwest Montana is $47.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.83 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southwest Montana is 4.3% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $88,030 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,220.