Dental Hygienists pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for dental hygienists is $50.45 an hour ($104,930 a year). About 3,060 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($98,100). It is 6% higher than the Texas median ($99,240).
Pay range for dental hygienists in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.13 | $85,550 |
| 25% of workers | $47.70 | $99,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.45 | $104,930 |
| 75% of workers | $51.54 | $107,200 |
| 90% of workers | $52.21 | $108,590 |
Dental Hygienists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $105,480 | 1,270 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $104,930 | 3,060 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $101,870 | 7,050 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $98,480 | 920 |
| Sherman-Denison | $98,030 | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $97,350 | 150 |
| Killeen-Temple | $97,140 | 190 |
| College Station-Bryan | $96,260 | 120 |
| Waco | $95,340 | 150 |
| Tyler | $94,710 | 210 |
| Abilene | $93,600 | 70 |
| Wichita Falls | $91,340 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $86,340 | 170 |
| Victoria | $85,680 | 40 |
| Amarillo | $84,990 | 180 |
| El Paso | $84,660 | 320 |
| Corpus Christi | $84,210 | 150 |
| San Angelo | $83,470 | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $82,940 | 210 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $82,860 | 120 |
| Texarkana | $82,800 | 70 |
| Laredo | $82,440 | 90 |
| Longview | $81,920 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,830 |
| Medical Assistants | $42,110 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,670 |
| Dental Assistants | $43,730 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,450 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $44,110 |
| Surgical Technologists | $71,050 |
| Dentists, General | $98,570 |
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