AZ · Yuma · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Yuma, AZ

Pay for dental hygienists in the Yuma area centers on $45.62 per hour, or about $94,900 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.30 and the upper quarter over $46.47. That ranks 103rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 50th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yuma.

Dental Hygienist pay in Yuma, AZ

The metro median is 3% below the Arizona statewide median of $46.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dental hygienists employed in the Yuma metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.38$77,75018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.30$81,74013% below U.S. median
Median$45.62$94,9001% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.47$96,6603% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.85$99,5306% above U.S. median

How Yuma ranks

  • 103rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 50th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Yuma

  • Overall prices in Yuma run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.62 median hour buys what $49.21 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,642
  • Per year: $82,116
  • Per month: $6,843

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

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Arizona

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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Chandler, AZ

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39328
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Yuma County

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Yuma County (4 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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
Buckeye, AZ126 mi$47.08/hr114,334
Indio, CA130 mi$52.42/hr94,275
Goodyear, AZ135 mi$47.08/hr118,186
Palm Desert, CA136 mi$52.42/hr53,147
Lake Havasu City, AZ138 mi$45.70/hr59,037
Avondale, AZ139 mi$47.08/hr96,609

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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 Yuma, AZ?

Dental Hygienists in the Yuma metro area have a median pay of $45.62 per hour, about $94,900 a year. The middle half earn between $39.30 and $46.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Yuma ranks 50th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 103rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Yuma 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 Yuma in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Yuma County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

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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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2What they are offering now

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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