How much does a dental hygienist make in Pennsylvania?
$80,610a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Pennsylvania. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,130Median: $80,610Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 25th | $75,620 | $36.36 | |
| Median | $80,610 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $99,950 | $48.05 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.78 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $100,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $84,100 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $82,920 |
| Allentown, PA | $82,060 |
| Williamsport, PA | $80,990 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,810 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $80,450 |
| York, PA | $80,380 |
| Reading, PA | $80,300 |
| Lebanon, PA | $80,270 |
| State College, PA | $78,530 |
| Erie, PA | $77,360 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,960 |
| Altoona, PA | $75,070 |
| Johnstown, PA | $74,450 |
| Scranton, PA | $70,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 43. South Carolina | $84,340 |
| 44. Iowa | $84,010 |
| 45. Michigan | $83,790 |
| 46. Pennsylvania | $80,610 |
| 47. Kentucky | $78,830 |
| 48. West Virginia | $73,840 |
| 49. Mississippi | $67,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $38.75 ($80,610 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $80,610 against $98,100 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for dental hygienist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays dental hygienists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $100,800 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.