How much does a dental hygienist make in Atlanta?
$100,400a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $48.25 an hour or $8,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.25
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,140Median: $100,400Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| 25th | $95,110 | $45.73 | |
| Median | $100,400 | $48.25 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.31 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $54.98 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Gainesville, GA | $92,840 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $83,460 |
| Rome, GA | $83,200 |
| Dalton, GA | $82,010 |
| Athens, GA | $81,830 |
| Brunswick, GA | $81,470 |
| Columbus, GA | $80,240 |
| Augusta, GA | $79,840 |
| Valdosta, GA | $79,360 |
| Macon, GA | $79,260 |
| Albany, GA | $79,230 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $78,770 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $48.25 ($100,400 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $100,400 against $98,100 nationally, 2% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $95,490, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for dental hygienist pay?
85 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 or more.
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.