How much does a dental hygienist make in Mississippi?
$67,280a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Mississippi. That is $32.35 an hour or $5,607 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.35
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,810Median: $67,280Highest 10%: $83,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,810 | $28.27 | |
| 25th | $63,000 | $30.29 | |
| Median | $67,280 | $32.35 | |
| 75th | $74,600 | $35.87 | |
| 90th | $83,320 | $40.06 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $78,580 |
| Gulfport, MS | $73,500 |
| Jackson, MS | $67,270 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $65,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $32.35 ($67,280 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $67,280 against $98,100 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for dental hygienist pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays dental hygienists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $78,580 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.