How much does a dental hygienist make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,650
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru 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 |
| 72. Jordan estimate | $5,677 |
| 73. Peru estimate | $5,650 |
| 74. Djibouti estimate | $5,608 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkPEN 22,210
- Community health workerPEN 22,720
- OpticianPEN 19,480
- Therapy assistantPEN 17,420
- Medical assistantPEN 18,350
- Quality inspectorPEN 25,080
- ParamedicPEN 25,630
- Health screenerPEN 20,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,680 a month, PEN 20,150 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 18,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 22,300.
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 Peru or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $5,650 in Peru, 13.2 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: PEN 22,210 a year against PEN 20,150 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate