CA · Brentwood · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Brentwood, CA

Dental Hygienists in California earn a median of $58.21 per hour, about $121,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.19 and $62.44. That is 28% above the U.S. median of $45.32 per hour. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Brentwood and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Brentwood and what they pay.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Brentwood

Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · San Rafael, CA

$75.00–$85.00/ hour
  • San Rafael Smiles Dentistry
  • Req 112675
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Alameda, CA

$65.00–$70.00/ hour
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 38342
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Livermore, CA

$65.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Livermore Smiles Dentistry and Orthodont
  • Req 111798
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Brentwood

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health3$70
Smile Brands1$67.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Brentwood, CA

Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 22,940 dental hygienists employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.08$56,33040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$51.19$106,48013% above U.S. median
Median$58.21$121,08028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.44$129,88038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.09$137,47046% above U.S. median

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 Brentwood

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).

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 Brentwood paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,096
  • Per year: $104,778
  • Per month: $8,732

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

Dental health shortage areas in Contra Costa County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Contra Costa County (1 population-group, 2 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
Antioch, CA5 mi$58.21/hr118,453
Pittsburg, CA11 mi$58.21/hr77,131
Tracy, CA20 mi$59.88/hr100,136
Stockton, CA23 mi$59.88/hr324,975
Lodi, CA27 mi$59.88/hr68,642

Dental Hygienist jobs in California · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

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

California 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 Brentwood, CA?

Dental Hygienists in California have a median pay of $58.21 per hour, about $121,080 a year. The middle half earn between $51.19 and $62.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Brentwood?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Brentwood.

Do I need a California license to work in Brentwood as a dental hygienist?

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

Is Brentwood in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Contra Costa 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 Brentwood?

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Your Hygienist pay reportBrentwood, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthBellflower, CA · 35 postings$59.50/ hr$24–$85
  • Smile BrandsRoseville, CA · 13 postings$57.50/ hr$50–$70
  • Bae & Jang Dds IncBarstow, CA · 1 wage offer$50.80/ hr$51–$51
  • Western Dental Services, Inc.Claremont, CA · 1 wage offer$45.00/ hr$45–$45

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$46Median$57.50High$72

49 Hygienist postings with published pay in California, 43 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 49 Hygienist roles

  1. Temporary Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $54.00–$75.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Bellflower, CA · posted today
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $47.00–$65.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Yucaipa, CA · posted today

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