How much does a dental hygienist make in Arizona?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Arizona. That is $48.56 an hour or $8,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.56
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,480Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $121,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,480 | $43.98 | |
| 25th | $98,660 | $47.43 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.56 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| 90th | $121,900 | $58.61 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $102,800 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $102,500 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $101,200 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $98,050 |
| Yuma, AZ | $96,850 |
| Tucson, AZ | $96,740 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $91,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 11. Minnesota | $104,000 |
| 12. Virginia | $103,000 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $101,300 |
| 14. Arizona | $101,000 |
| 15. Connecticut | $100,700 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $100,600 |
| 17. Texas | $99,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $48.56 ($101,000 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $98,100 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Arizona rank for dental hygienist pay?
Arizona ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays dental hygienists the most?
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, with a median of $102,800 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.