Dental Hygienist Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median dental hygienist in the Salt Lake City area earns $94,330 a year ($45.35 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($98,100) and 4% above the Utah median ($91,120). Half of the 1,390 dental hygienists there earn between $80,250 and $96,390.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,440 | $78,830 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $80,250 | $81,660 | $83,570 |
| Median | $94,330 | $91,120 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $96,390 | $95,490 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $99,750 | $99,570 | $126,050 |
| Average | $89,880 | $87,770 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,390 | 3,780 | 222,740 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 37th 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.