Dental Hygienists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Dental Hygienists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $80,304 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 4,750 dental hygienists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $73,540 to $92,160 depending on location.
$80,304
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$92,160
Highest paying metro
$73,540
Lowest paying metro
4,750
Employed in Tennessee
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Dental Hygienists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $92,160 | $78,230 | $96,520 | 1,540 |
| Knoxville, TN | $82,280 | $76,750 | $93,780 | 680 |
| Johnson City, TN | $82,200 | $78,040 | $82,550 | 160 |
| South Central Tennessee | $81,650 | $79,350 | $82,280 | 130 |
| West Tennessee | $81,250 | $79,790 | $82,280 | 180 |
| East Tennessee | $81,010 | $79,340 | $82,000 | 180 |
| North Central Tennessee | $80,420 | $72,590 | $82,480 | 150 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $80,070 | $69,330 | $92,560 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $79,420 | $73,990 | $84,240 | 380 |
| Jackson, TN | $79,200 | $67,480 | $82,280 | 110 |
| Cleveland, TN | $78,740 | $73,220 | $81,610 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $76,580 | $67,150 | $80,400 | 170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $75,730 | $73,340 | $87,360 | 770 |
| Morristown, TN | $73,540 | $63,760 | $78,780 | 50 |