Dental Hygienist Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median dental hygienist in the San Jose area earns $139,990 a year ($67.30 an hour), 43% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 12% above the California median ($124,930). Half of the 1,620 dental hygienists there earn between $131,080 and $155,770.
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $128,620 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $131,080 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $139,990 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $155,770 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $156,850 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Average | $142,850 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,620 | 24,500 | 222,740 |
San Jose, CA ranks 2nd 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 Diego, CA: $123,790
- 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.