Dental Hygienists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for dental hygienists is $40.98 an hour ($85,240 a year). About 2,690 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($98,100). Louisiana ranks 40th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental hygienists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.99 | $49,900 |
| 25% of workers | $38.25 | $79,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.98 | $85,240 |
| 75% of workers | $46.16 | $96,010 |
| 90% of workers | $47.27 | $98,330 |
Dental Hygienists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $93,650 | 840 |
| Baton Rouge | $92,700 | 410 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $85,920 | 230 |
| Lake Charles | $84,080 | 120 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $82,760 | 260 |
| Lafayette | $81,900 | 200 |
| Hammond | $81,840 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $81,800 | 120 |
| Alexandria | $80,330 | 80 |
| Monroe | $79,530 | 160 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental hygienists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 15,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Dental Assistants | $44,090 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $35,530 |
| Dentists, General | $170,750 |
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