Dental Hygienist Salary In Houston
Houston is the largest city in Texas and one of the top 10 cities in the United States. It’s also home to one of the highest dental hygienist salary in the country: $72,000.
Dental hygienists are responsible for providing patients with preventative oral hygiene care, including teeth cleaning and educating them on proper oral hygiene practices. They may also monitor their patient’s gum health, perform certain tests like x-rays and fluoride varnish applications, and apply sealants to teeth.
Depending on where you live and your experience level, you could earn even more than what’s listed here—in some areas it can be as high as $85,000!
The dental hygienist salary in Houston is $63,000. The average salary for a dental hygienist in Houston is $63,000. The median salary for a dental hygienist in Houston is $63,000. The lowest 10% earn less than $45,000 and the highest 10% earn more than $86,000.
Dental Hygienist Salary In Houston
How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Houston, TX?
Average base salary
$42.05
Per hour
same
as national average
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a dental hygienist is $42.05 per hour in Houston, TX. 166 salaries reported, updated at July 23, 2022.
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Top companies for Dental Hygienists in Houston, TX
Fox Creek Family Dental
3.8
16 reviews
9 salaries reported
$61.98
per hour
Western Dental Services
2.9
620 reviews
20 salaries reported
$57.38
per hour
Dental Connections
4.7
6 reviews
24 salaries reported
$56.79
per hour
Advanced Dentistry
3.1
15 reviews
52 salaries reported
$54.44
per hour
Ideal Dental
2.6
20 reviews
20 salaries reported
$53.58
per hour
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Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists near Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
$42.90 per hour
100 salaries reported
Austin, TX
$42.65 per hour
307 salaries reported
Houston, TX
$42.05 per hour
166 salaries reported
San Antonio, TX
$40.04 per hour
124 salaries reported
Frisco, TX
$39.57 per hour
23 salaries reported
Round Rock, TX
$38.62 per hour
22 salaries reported
Carrollton, TX
$38.02 per hour
9 salaries reported
Spring, TX
$37.58 per hour
24 salaries reported
El Paso, TX
$36.64 per hour
23 salaries reported
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Hygienists
Most recommended license
Chiropractic License
earn +19.10% more
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 50.00% since 2018. Dental Hygienists with this license earn +19.10% more than the average base salary, which is $42.05 per hour.
