PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Hot Springs, AR
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Fort Smith, AR
Pay for dental hygienists in the Fort Smith area centers on $38.73 per hour, or about $80,570 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.46 and the upper quarter over $45.10. That ranks 249th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 122nd of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fort Smith.
- $38.73median pay per hour, Fort Smith
- $37–$45typical range per hour
- 150dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Fort Smith, AR
The metro median is 4% below the Arkansas statewide median of $40.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dental hygienists employed in the Fort Smith metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.90 | $55,950 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.46 | $77,920 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.73 | $80,570 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.10 | $93,810 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.42 | $98,630 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Fort Smith ranks
- 249th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 122nd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Arkansas 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 Fort Smith
- Overall prices in Fort Smith run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.73 median hour buys what $45.09 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$1,394
- Per year: $69,714
- Per month: $5,810
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fort Smith metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Hot Springs, AR
$48.00–$50.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Sebastian County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sebastian County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 51 mi | $40.17/hr | 103,134 |
| Springdale, AR | 59 mi | $40.17/hr | 89,368 |
| Rogers, AR | 68 mi | $40.17/hr | 75,639 |
| Bentonville, AR | 70 mi | $40.17/hr | 61,791 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 92 mi | $46.45/hr | 122,756 |
| Tulsa, OK | 101 mi | $46.45/hr | 415,154 |
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License and tax basics in Arkansas
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas 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 Fort Smith, AR?
Dental Hygienists in the Fort Smith metro area have a median pay of $38.73 per hour, about $80,570 a year. The middle half earn between $37.46 and $45.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Smith a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Fort Smith ranks 122nd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 249th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Fort Smith as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Fort Smith in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sebastian 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 Fort Smith?
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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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2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$54.00High$65
345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Hygienist roles
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$60.00–$65.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$48.00–$50.00/ hour
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