How much does a dental hygienist make in Dallas?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $48.98 an hour or $8,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.98
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 7,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,190Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $120,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $89,240 | $42.90 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| 75th | $116,400 | $55.96 | |
| 90th | $120,100 | $57.72 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Austin, TX | $105,500 |
| Houston, TX | $104,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,480 |
| Sherman, TX | $98,030 |
| Beaumont, TX | $97,350 |
| Killeen, TX | $97,140 |
| College Station, TX | $96,260 |
| Waco, TX | $95,340 |
| Tyler, TX | $94,710 |
| Abilene, TX | $93,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $86,340 |
| Amarillo, TX | $84,990 |
| El Paso, TX | $84,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $84,210 |
| San Angelo, TX | $83,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $82,940 |
| Brownsville, TX | $82,860 |
| Texarkana, TX | $82,800 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,440 |
| Longview, TX | $81,920 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $48.98 ($101,900 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $101,900 against $98,100 nationally, 4% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,240, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for dental hygienist pay?
70 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,100 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.