PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Hot Springs, AR
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in North Little Rock, AR
The median dental hygienist pay in the North Little Rock area is $40.17 per hour ($83,560 a year), with the typical range running from $38.00 to $44.73. That ranks 177th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 127th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near North Little Rock and what they pay.
- $40.17median pay per hour, Little Rock
- $38–$45typical range per hour
- 460dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in North Little Rock, AR
The metro median is in line with the Arkansas statewide median of $40.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 460 dental hygienists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.31 | $52,640 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.00 | $79,040 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.17 | $83,560 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.73 | $93,040 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.35 | $94,330 | in line with U.S. median |
How North Little Rock ranks
- 177th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 127th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 North Little Rock
- Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.17 median hour buys what $44.95 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,446
- Per year: $72,306
- Per month: $6,026
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway 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 Pulaski County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Pulaski County (1 population-group, 1 facility). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 8 mi | $40.17/hr | 204,774 |
| Conway, AR | 24 mi | $40.17/hr | 70,711 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 113 mi | $39.35/hr | 82,384 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 127 mi | $38.73/hr | 90,507 |
| Southaven, MS | 129 mi | $36.41/hr | 57,493 |
| Memphis, TN | 130 mi | $36.41/hr | 610,919 |
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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.
Arkansas 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 North Little Rock, AR?
Dental Hygienists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $40.17 per hour, about $83,560 a year. The middle half earn between $38.00 and $44.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is North Little Rock a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 127th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Pulaski 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 North Little Rock?
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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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Low$39Median$54.00High$65
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- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$60.00–$65.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$48.00–$50.00/ hour
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