AZ · Queen Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Queen Creek, AZ

Dental Hygienists in the Queen Creek area earn a median of $47.08 per hour, about $97,920 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.33 and $47.91. That ranks 68th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 107th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Queen Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Queen Creek.

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Dental Hygienist pay in Queen Creek, AZ

The metro median is in line with the Arizona statewide median of $46.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 3,650 dental hygienists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.33$92,2102% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.33$96,3702% above U.S. median
Median$47.08$97,9204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.91$99,6506% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.74$107,62014% above U.S. median

How Queen Creek ranks

  • 68th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 107th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Arizona 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 Queen Creek

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.08 median hour buys what $45.57 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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.

Estimate your Queen Creek paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,695
  • Per year: $84,744
  • Per month: $7,062

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Pinal County

HRSA lists 20 active dental health shortage designations that include Pinal County (2 geographic, 5 population-group, 13 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gilbert, AZ9 mi$47.08/hr288,790
Mesa, AZ13 mi$47.08/hr517,151

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License and tax basics in Arizona

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Queen Creek, AZ?

Dental Hygienists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $47.08 per hour, about $97,920 a year. The middle half earn between $46.33 and $47.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Queen Creek a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 107th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Queen Creek?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Queen Creek. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Queen Creek.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Queen Creek as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Queen Creek in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 20 active dental health shortage designations that include Pinal County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Queen Creek?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthPhoenix, AZ · 8 postings$48.00/ hr$36–$55
  • 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

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Low$39Median$48.00High$55

10 Hygienist postings with published pay in Arizona, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $36.00–$50.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Phoenix, AZ · posted today
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $40.00–$55.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Gilbert, AZ · posted 2 days ago

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