Dental Hygienists Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 50 · CA
29.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $128,110 ≈ $62/hr
Median annual salary $124,930
Employment 24,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $102,090P25 $109,730 Median $124,930P75 $132,120P90 $151,920
About 80% of dental hygienistss in California earn between $102,090 and $151,920. 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 California is $128,110, about 29.4% above the U.S. average ($98,990). That works out to roughly $62/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,760 | $180,520 | 3,780 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $139,990 | $142,850 | 1,620 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $136,210 | $137,050 | 310 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $135,990 | $130,790 | 260 |
| Napa, CA | $131,370 | $131,610 | 100 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,600 | $129,740 | 220 |
| Vallejo, CA | $128,570 | $126,900 | 270 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $126,850 | $124,950 | 140 |