How much does a dental hygienist make in Kentucky?
$78,830a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Kentucky. That is $37.90 an hour or $6,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.90
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,280Median: $78,830Highest 10%: $98,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 25th | $67,880 | $32.63 | |
| Median | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 75th | $91,800 | $44.13 | |
| 90th | $98,770 | $47.49 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $81,390 |
| Clarksville, TN | $81,260 |
| Lexington, KY | $80,110 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,610 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $75,690 |
| Owensboro, KY | $75,490 |
| Huntington, WV | $73,470 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $64,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 44. Iowa | $84,010 |
| 45. Michigan | $83,790 |
| 46. Pennsylvania | $80,610 |
| 47. Kentucky | $78,830 |
| 48. West Virginia | $73,840 |
| 49. Mississippi | $67,280 |
| 50. Alabama | $61,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $37.90 ($78,830 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $78,830 against $98,100 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for dental hygienist pay?
Kentucky ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays dental hygienists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $102,900 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.