Dental Hygienists Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #45 of 50 · LA
16% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $83,160 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $85,240
Employment 2,690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,900P25 $79,550 Median $85,240P75 $96,010P90 $98,330
About 80% of dental hygienistss in Louisiana earn between $49,900 and $98,330. 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 Louisiana is $83,160, about 16% below the U.S. average ($98,990). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $93,650 | $83,090 | 840 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $92,700 | $88,820 | 410 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $85,920 | $84,080 | 230 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $84,080 | $80,450 | 120 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $82,760 | $82,360 | 260 |
| Lafayette, LA | $81,900 | $81,710 | 200 |
| Hammond, LA | $81,840 | $83,510 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $81,800 | $82,550 | 120 |