Dental Hygienists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $90,490 -4% vs national
Median hourly $43.50
10th percentile $78,840
90th percentile $96,110
Employed locally 2,410
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,840
    25th
    $80,250
    50th (median)
    $90,490
    75th
    $94,630
    90th
    $96,110

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 127% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 27% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $98,320
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $96,010
    Flagstaff, AZ $94,090
    Jacksonville, FL $92,630
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $91,270
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $86,800

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56,210
    Physicians, All Other$287,200
    Nurse Practitioners$128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Tampa, FL is $43.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.59 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Tampa, FL is 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $78,840 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,250.