How much does a dental hygienist make in Alabama?
$61,160a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Alabama. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,960Median: $61,160Highest 10%: $72,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| Median | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $63,410 | $30.49 | |
| 90th | $72,410 | $34.81 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $80,240 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,370 |
| Birmingham, AL | $61,730 |
| Decatur, AL | $61,340 |
| Daphne, AL | $61,000 |
| Mobile, AL | $60,710 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,500 |
| Auburn, AL | $60,490 |
| Montgomery, AL | $60,120 |
| Florence, AL | $58,660 |
| Dothan, AL | $58,310 |
| Anniston, AL | $56,950 |
| Gadsden, AL | $55,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 47. Kentucky | $78,830 |
| 48. West Virginia | $73,840 |
| 49. Mississippi | $67,280 |
| 50. Alabama | $61,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.40 ($61,160 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $61,160 against $98,100 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Alabama rank for dental hygienist pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays dental hygienists the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $80,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.