How much does a dental hygienist make in Houston?
$104,900a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $50.45 an hour or $8,744 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.45
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,550Median: $104,900Highest 10%: $108,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,550 | $41.13 | |
| 25th | $99,220 | $47.70 | |
| Median | $104,900 | $50.45 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.54 | |
| 90th | $108,600 | $52.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Austin, TX | $105,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $101,900 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $50.45 ($104,900 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $104,900 against $98,100 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,240, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for dental hygienist pay?
59 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,600 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.