How much does a dental hygienist make in Providence?
$89,310a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $42.94 an hour or $7,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.94
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,140Median: $89,310Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,140 | $39.97 | |
| 25th | $84,030 | $40.40 | |
| Median | $89,310 | $42.94 | |
| 75th | $97,740 | $46.99 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.13 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $42.94 ($89,310 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $89,310 against $98,100 nationally, 9% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $86,910, so Providence pays 3% more.
Where does Providence rank for dental hygienist pay?
204 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.