How much does a dental hygienist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,519 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,315
- Equals
- $5,411
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $5,445 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $5,411 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $5,179 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkR$33,310
- Community health workerR$34,080
- OpticianR$29,220
- Therapy assistantR$26,130
- Medical assistantR$27,530
- Quality inspectorR$37,610
- ParamedicR$38,440
- Health screenerR$31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,519 a month, R$30,230 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$27,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$33,450.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $5,411 in Brazil, 13.8 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: R$33,310 a year against R$30,230 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate