How much does a dental hygienist make in Arkansas?
$86,760a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Arkansas. That is $41.71 an hour or $7,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.71
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,170Median: $86,760Highest 10%: $97,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| 25th | $82,620 | $39.72 | |
| Median | $86,760 | $41.71 | |
| 75th | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 90th | $97,730 | $46.99 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Little Rock, AR | $89,160 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $87,210 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $86,650 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $84,480 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $82,970 |
| Texarkana, TX | $82,800 |
| Memphis, TN | $78,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 36. North Dakota | $90,530 |
| 37. Ohio | $88,990 |
| 38. Rhode Island | $86,910 |
| 39. Arkansas | $86,760 |
| 40. Louisiana | $85,240 |
| 41. Wyoming | $85,130 |
| 42. Tennessee | $84,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $41.71 ($86,760 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $86,760 against $98,100 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for dental hygienist pay?
Arkansas ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays dental hygienists the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $89,160 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.