How much does a dental hygienist make in California?
$124,900a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in California. That is $60.06 an hour or $10,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.06
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 24,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,100Median: $124,900Highest 10%: $151,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,100 | $49.08 | |
| 25th | $109,700 | $52.75 | |
| Median | $124,900 | $60.06 | |
| 75th | $132,100 | $63.52 | |
| 90th | $151,900 | $73.04 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $146,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $140,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $136,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $136,000 |
| Napa, CA | $131,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $130,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $128,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $126,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $125,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $125,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $124,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $123,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $123,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,400 |
| Chico, CA | $118,800 |
| Redding, CA | $118,100 |
| Merced, CA | $117,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $115,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $114,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $113,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $98,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $137,200 |
| 2. Alaska | $132,700 |
| 3. Washington | $131,200 |
| 4. California | $124,900 |
| 5. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 6. Nevada | $115,300 |
| 7. Colorado | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $60.06 ($124,900 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,900 against $98,100 nationally, 27% more.
Where does California rank for dental hygienist pay?
California ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays dental hygienists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $146,800 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.