How much does a dental hygienist make in Massachusetts?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Massachusetts. That is $48.38 an hour or $8,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.38
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,510Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $117,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,510 | $44.96 | |
| 25th | $98,150 | $47.19 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| 90th | $117,400 | $56.43 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $102,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $101,800 |
| Worcester, MA | $100,500 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $97,980 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $97,940 |
| Springfield, MA | $97,620 |
| Providence, RI | $89,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 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 |
| 19. Montana | $98,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $48.38 ($100,600 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $98,100 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for dental hygienist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays dental hygienists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $102,000 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.