Dental Hygienists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for dental hygienists is $38.76 an hour ($80,610 a year). About 7,970 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($98,100). Pennsylvania ranks 46th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental hygienists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.35 | $63,130 |
| 25% of workers | $36.36 | $75,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.76 | $80,610 |
| 75% of workers | $48.05 | $99,950 |
| 90% of workers | $49.78 | $103,540 |
Dental Hygienists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $100,820 | 4,180 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $84,100 | 390 |
| Gettysburg | $82,920 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $82,060 | 530 |
| Williamsport | $80,990 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $80,810 | 370 |
| Chambersburg | $80,450 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $80,380 | 300 |
| Reading | $80,300 | 220 |
| Lebanon | $80,270 | 60 |
| State College | $78,530 | 130 |
| Erie | $77,360 | 140 |
| Pittsburgh | $75,960 | 1,580 |
| Altoona | $75,070 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $74,450 | 60 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $70,730 | 400 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,930 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,430 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $78,490 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,680 |
| Dentists, General | $163,390 |
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