How much does a dental hygienist make in Sacramento?
$122,500a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $58.91 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.91
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $119,700Median: $122,500Highest 10%: $127,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,700 | $57.56 | |
| 25th | $122,300 | $58.77 | |
| Median | $122,500 | $58.91 | |
| 75th | $126,700 | $60.89 | |
| 90th | $127,600 | $61.35 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| San Francisco, CA | $146,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $140,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $136,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $136,000 |
| Napa, CA | $131,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $130,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $128,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $126,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $125,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $125,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $124,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $123,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $123,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,400 |
| Chico, CA | $118,800 |
| Redding, CA | $118,100 |
| Merced, CA | $117,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $114,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $113,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $98,240 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $58.91 ($122,500 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $122,500 against $98,100 nationally, 25% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,900, so Sacramento pays 2% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for dental hygienist pay?
25 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $119,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,600 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.