Dental Hygienists Salary in Alabama
Ranked #50 of 50 · AL
38.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,850 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $61,160
Employment 3,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,960P25 $58,800 Median $61,160P75 $63,410P90 $72,410
About 80% of dental hygienistss in Alabama earn between $48,960 and $72,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental hygienists salary in Alabama is $60,850, about 38.5% below the U.S. average ($98,990). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $62,370 | $62,970 | 360 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $61,980 | $60,810 | 190 |
| Birmingham, AL | $61,730 | $63,360 | 1,150 |
| Decatur, AL | $61,340 | $61,570 | 80 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $61,000 | $60,320 | 160 |
| Mobile, AL | $60,710 | $59,770 | 200 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,500 | $59,500 | 130 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $60,490 | $59,580 | 90 |