Dental Hygienists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #39 of 50 · TN
11.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,420 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $84,640
Employment 4,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,190P25 $80,380 Median $84,640P75 $94,240P90 $98,300
About 80% of dental hygienistss in Tennessee earn between $76,190 and $98,300. 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 Tennessee is $87,420, about 11.7% below the U.S. average ($98,990). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $94,030 | $90,800 | 1,490 |
| Knoxville, TN | $84,640 | $87,100 | 590 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $84,280 | $86,010 | 200 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $83,460 | $84,830 | 460 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $83,420 | $84,880 | 160 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $83,230 | $84,980 | 170 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $82,930 | $85,270 | 210 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $82,870 | $84,510 | 210 |