How much does a dental hygienist make in Phoenix?
$102,500a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $49.29 an hour or $8,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.29
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,010Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $121,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,010 | $46.16 | |
| 25th | $99,410 | $47.79 | |
| Median | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 90th | $121,900 | $58.61 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $102,800 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $101,200 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $98,050 |
| Yuma, AZ | $96,850 |
| Tucson, AZ | $96,740 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $49.29 ($102,500 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $102,500 against $98,100 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $101,000, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for dental hygienist pay?
68 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,900 or more.
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.