Dental Hygienist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median dental hygienist in the Pittsburgh area earns $75,960 a year ($36.52 an hour), 23% below the U.S. median ($98,100) and 6% below the Pennsylvania median ($80,610). Half of the 1,580 dental hygienists there earn between $75,510 and $79,200.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,790 | $63,130 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $75,510 | $75,620 | $83,570 |
| Median | $75,960 | $80,610 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $79,200 | $99,950 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $80,710 | $103,540 | $126,050 |
| Average | $76,570 | $84,260 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,580 | 7,970 | 222,740 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $100,820
- 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.