Dental Hygienist Salary in Austin, TX
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The median dental hygienist in the Austin area earns $105,480 a year ($50.71 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 6% above the Texas median ($99,240). Half of the 1,270 dental hygienists there earn between $94,630 and $119,690.
Median $105,480
10th: $58,12090th: $120,420
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,120 | $71,530 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $94,630 | $85,280 | $83,570 |
| Median | $105,480 | $99,240 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $119,690 | $107,320 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $120,420 | $117,890 | $126,050 |
| Average | $99,890 | $96,240 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,270 | 16,380 | 222,740 |
Austin, TX ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- Houston, TX: $104,930
- Dallas, TX: $101,870
- San Antonio, TX: $98,480
- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.