How much does a dental hygienist make in New Jersey?
$107,000a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in New Jersey. That is $51.46 an hour or $8,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.46
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,260Median: $107,000Highest 10%: $117,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,260 | $45.32 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| Median | $107,000 | $51.46 | |
| 75th | $115,500 | $55.51 | |
| 90th | $117,700 | $56.60 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $109,700 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $101,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $100,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $100,800 |
| Vineland, NJ | $99,160 |
| Allentown, PA | $82,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 6. Nevada | $115,300 |
| 7. Colorado | $109,600 |
| 8. Maryland | $107,800 |
| 9. New Jersey | $107,000 |
| 10. New York | $106,100 |
| 11. Minnesota | $104,000 |
| 12. Virginia | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $51.46 ($107,000 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $107,000 against $98,100 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for dental hygienist pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays dental hygienists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $109,700 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.