Dental Hygienist Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median dental hygienist in the Indianapolis area earns $97,470 a year ($46.86 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($98,100) and 6% above the Indiana median ($92,330). Half of the 1,780 dental hygienists there earn between $91,510 and $100,860.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,960 | $74,970 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $91,510 | $81,250 | $83,570 |
| Median | $97,470 | $92,330 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $100,860 | $99,020 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $113,950 | $102,280 | $126,050 |
| Average | $93,750 | $89,660 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,780 | 5,020 | 222,740 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 32nd 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.