How much does a dental hygienist make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,679,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,973
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 83. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,976 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $4,973 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $4,710 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkCOP 22,206,000
- Community health workerCOP 22,720,300
- OpticianCOP 19,483,300
- Therapy assistantCOP 17,423,100
- Medical assistantCOP 18,351,700
- Quality inspectorCOP 25,076,300
- ParamedicCOP 25,629,700
- Health screenerCOP 20,799,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,679,500 a month, COP 20,154,500 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 18,116,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 22,301,300.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $4,973 in Colombia, 15.0 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: COP 22,206,000 a year against COP 20,154,500 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate