How much does a dental hygienist make in Tennessee?
$84,640a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Tennessee. That is $40.69 an hour or $7,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.69
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,190Median: $84,640Highest 10%: $98,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,190 | $36.63 | |
| 25th | $80,380 | $38.64 | |
| Median | $84,640 | $40.69 | |
| 75th | $94,240 | $45.31 | |
| 90th | $98,300 | $47.26 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $94,030 |
| Knoxville, TN | $84,640 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $83,460 |
| Kingsport, TN | $82,870 |
| Jackson, TN | $82,750 |
| Clarksville, TN | $81,260 |
| Morristown, TN | $81,040 |
| Johnson City, TN | $80,070 |
| Cleveland, TN | $79,880 |
| Memphis, TN | $78,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 39. Arkansas | $86,760 |
| 40. Louisiana | $85,240 |
| 41. Wyoming | $85,130 |
| 42. Tennessee | $84,640 |
| 43. South Carolina | $84,340 |
| 44. Iowa | $84,010 |
| 45. Michigan | $83,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $40.69 ($84,640 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $84,640 against $98,100 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for dental hygienist pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays dental hygienists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $94,030 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.