Dental Hygienists pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for dental hygienists is $49.49 an hour ($102,940 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.

$49.49Median hourly pay
$94,280–$103,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,700People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($98,100). It is 16% higher than the Ohio median ($88,990).

Pay range for dental hygienists in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$39.33$81,800
25% of workers$45.33$94,280
Half of workers (median)$49.49$102,940
75% of workers$49.91$103,820
90% of workers$63.22$131,490

Dental Hygienists pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati (this page)$102,9401,700
Columbus$96,8801,700
Cleveland$88,9901,790
Sandusky$86,13070
Youngstown-Warren$84,870280
Mansfield$84,64090
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$84,500620
Canton-Massillon$83,180270
Akron$82,970460
Springfield$80,60080
Lima$78,53070
Toledo$76,580580

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Cincinnati (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$83,650
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,180
Medical Assistants$44,340
Dental Assistants$49,590
Respiratory Therapists$81,600
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,380
Pharmacists$140,200
Physical Therapists$102,890

Other job titles for this job

Dental Treatment CoordinatorDental HygienistHygienistLicensed Dental HygienistOral HygienistPediatric Dental HygienistRegistered Dental HygienistRDH

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.