Dental Hygienists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $94,900 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.62
10th percentile $77,750
90th percentile $99,540
Employed locally 70
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,750
    25th
    $81,750
    50th (median)
    $94,900
    75th
    $96,660
    90th
    $99,540

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 157% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 57% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $97,920
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $95,810
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $95,050
    Flagstaff, AZ $94,090
    Tucson, AZ $91,800
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $91,420

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,010
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,020
    Physical Therapists$96,860
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Nurse Practitioners$126,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Yuma, AZ is $45.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.76 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Yuma, AZ is 0.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $77,750 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,750.