How much does a dental hygienist make in Louisiana?
$85,240a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Louisiana. That is $40.98 an hour or $7,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.98
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,900Median: $85,240Highest 10%: $98,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| Median | $85,240 | $40.98 | |
| 75th | $96,010 | $46.16 | |
| 90th | $98,330 | $47.27 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $93,650 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $92,700 |
| Slidell, LA | $85,920 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $84,080 |
| Shreveport, LA | $82,760 |
| Lafayette, LA | $81,900 |
| Hammond, LA | $81,840 |
| Houma, LA | $81,800 |
| Alexandria, LA | $80,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $79,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 37. Ohio | $88,990 |
| 38. Rhode Island | $86,910 |
| 39. Arkansas | $86,760 |
| 40. Louisiana | $85,240 |
| 41. Wyoming | $85,130 |
| 42. Tennessee | $84,640 |
| 43. South Carolina | $84,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $40.98 ($85,240 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $85,240 against $98,100 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for dental hygienist pay?
Louisiana ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays dental hygienists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $93,650 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.