Dental Hygienist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median dental hygienist in the Philadelphia area earns $100,820 a year ($48.47 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 25% above the Pennsylvania median ($80,610). Half of the 4,180 dental hygienists there earn between $96,560 and $103,480.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,590 | $63,130 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $96,560 | $75,620 | $83,570 |
| Median | $100,820 | $80,610 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $103,480 | $99,950 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $103,920 | $103,540 | $126,050 |
| Average | $98,510 | $84,260 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 4,180 | 7,970 | 222,740 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $75,960
- 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
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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.