PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Rucker, AL
$50k–$66k/ year
Dental Hygienist jobs in Decatur, AL
Dental Hygienists in the Decatur area earn a median of $29.46 per hour, about $61,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.73 and $30.40. That ranks 361st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 324th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Decatur.
- $29.46median pay per hour, Decatur
- $25–$30typical range per hour
- 70dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Decatur, AL
The metro median is 2% above the Alabama statewide median of $28.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dental hygienists employed in the Decatur metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.17 | $50,270 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.73 | $51,440 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.46 | $61,270 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.40 | $63,230 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.33 | $69,330 | 26% below U.S. median |
How Decatur ranks
- 361st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 324th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 7 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Decatur
- Overall prices in Decatur run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 58.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.46 median hour buys what $33.78 buys at the national price level, 25% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,061
- Per year: $53,028
- Per month: $4,419
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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 16 mi | $29.47/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 20 mi | $29.47/hr | 230,402 |
| Birmingham, AL | 73 mi | $29.74/hr | 196,357 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 81 mi | $44.31/hr | 59,398 |
| Hoover, AL | 83 mi | $29.74/hr | 93,013 |
| Franklin, TN | 93 mi | $44.31/hr | 89,142 |
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License and tax basics in Alabama
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Decatur, AL?
Dental Hygienists in the Decatur metro area have a median pay of $29.46 per hour, about $61,270 a year. The middle half earn between $24.73 and $30.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Decatur a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Decatur ranks 324th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 361st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Decatur as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
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