Dental Hygienist Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median dental hygienist in the San Diego area earns $123,790 a year ($59.51 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 1% below the California median ($124,930). Half of the 1,940 dental hygienists there earn between $121,380 and $126,820.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $108,320 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $121,380 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $123,790 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $126,820 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $130,530 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Average | $121,860 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,940 | 24,500 | 222,740 |
San Diego, CA ranks 4th 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Washington, DC: $119,170
- Baltimore, MD: $116,130
- Denver, CO: $113,760
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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.