How much does a dental hygienist make in Texas?
$99,240a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Texas. That is $47.71 an hour or $8,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.71
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 16,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,530Median: $99,240Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,530 | $34.39 | |
| 25th | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| Median | $99,240 | $47.71 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.60 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.68 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $105,500 |
| Houston, TX | $104,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $101,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $98,480 |
| Sherman, TX | $98,030 |
| Beaumont, TX | $97,350 |
| Killeen, TX | $97,140 |
| College Station, TX | $96,260 |
| Waco, TX | $95,340 |
| Tyler, TX | $94,710 |
| Abilene, TX | $93,600 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $91,340 |
| Lubbock, TX | $86,340 |
| Victoria, TX | $85,680 |
| Amarillo, TX | $84,990 |
| El Paso, TX | $84,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $84,210 |
| San Angelo, TX | $83,470 |
| McAllen, TX | $82,940 |
| Brownsville, TX | $82,860 |
| Texarkana, TX | $82,800 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,440 |
| Longview, TX | $81,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 14. Arizona | $101,000 |
| 15. Connecticut | $100,700 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $100,600 |
| 17. Texas | $99,240 |
| 18. Delaware | $98,910 |
| 19. Montana | $98,440 |
| 20. North Carolina | $97,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $47.71 ($99,240 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $99,240 against $98,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for dental hygienist pay?
Texas ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays dental hygienists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $105,500 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.