How much does a dental hygienist make in Connecticut?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Connecticut. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,190Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $106,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,190 | $41.92 | |
| 25th | $97,630 | $46.94 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.97 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $103,400 |
| Waterbury, CT | $101,700 |
| Hartford, CT | $98,950 |
| Norwich, CT | $98,630 |
| New Haven, CT | $98,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 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 |
| 18. Delaware | $98,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $98,100 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for dental hygienist pay?
Connecticut ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays dental hygienists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $103,400 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.