How much does a dental hygienist make in Rhode Island?
$86,910a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Rhode Island. That is $41.78 an hour or $7,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.78
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,800Median: $86,910Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,800 | $40.29 | |
| 25th | $84,030 | $40.40 | |
| Median | $86,910 | $41.78 | |
| 75th | $91,160 | $43.83 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.33 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $89,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 35. Utah | $91,120 |
| 36. North Dakota | $90,530 |
| 37. Ohio | $88,990 |
| 38. Rhode Island | $86,910 |
| 39. Arkansas | $86,760 |
| 40. Louisiana | $85,240 |
| 41. Wyoming | $85,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $41.78 ($86,910 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $86,910 against $98,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for dental hygienist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays dental hygienists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $89,310 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.