How much does a dental hygienist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,866 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,979
- Equals
- $38,400
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany 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 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $38,800 |
| 14. Germany | $38,400 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $37,730 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerk€56,330
- Community health worker€55,850
- Optician€37,120
- Therapy assistant€37,230
- Medical assistant€41,580
- Quality inspector€62,820
- Paramedic€53,360
- Health screener€39,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,866 a month, €34,400 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €25,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €46,180.
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 Germany or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $38,400 in Germany, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: €56,330 a year against €34,400 for a dental hygienist, 1.6 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate