Dental Hygienist Salary in Boston, MA
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The median dental hygienist in the Boston area earns $101,990 a year ($49.03 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($100,640). Half of the 5,150 dental hygienists there earn between $98,480 and $106,820.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,860 | $93,510 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $98,480 | $98,150 | $83,570 |
| Median | $101,990 | $100,640 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $106,820 | $106,220 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $117,570 | $117,380 | $126,050 |
| Average | $104,070 | $102,160 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 5,150 | 6,850 | 222,740 |
Boston, MA ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
- Washington, DC: $119,170
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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.