How much does a dental hygienist make in Minnesota?
$104,000a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Minnesota. That is $49.99 an hour or $8,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.99
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,110Median: $104,000Highest 10%: $120,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,110 | $39.48 | |
| 25th | $99,040 | $47.62 | |
| Median | $104,000 | $49.99 | |
| 75th | $116,400 | $55.94 | |
| 90th | $120,300 | $57.82 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $112,600 |
| Rochester, MN | $103,400 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $100,500 |
| Mankato, MN | $100,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $98,600 |
| La Crosse, WI | $95,950 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $92,350 |
| Fargo, ND | $84,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 8. Maryland | $107,800 |
| 9. New Jersey | $107,000 |
| 10. New York | $106,100 |
| 11. Minnesota | $104,000 |
| 12. Virginia | $103,000 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $101,300 |
| 14. Arizona | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $49.99 ($104,000 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $104,000 against $98,100 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for dental hygienist pay?
Minnesota ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays dental hygienists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $112,600 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.