CA · Camarillo · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Camarillo, CA

Pay for dental hygienists in the Camarillo area centers on $58.90 per hour, or about $122,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.63 and the upper quarter over $60.01. That ranks 12th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 23rd of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Camarillo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Camarillo.

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Camarillo

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Camarillo, CA

$50.00–$70.00/ hour
  • Camarillo Dental Group and Orthodontics
  • Req 112495
New this week
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Dental Hygienist pay in Camarillo, CA

The metro median is 1% above the California statewide median of $58.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 570 dental hygienists employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.94$78,92016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.63$115,71023% above U.S. median
Median$58.90$122,52030% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.01$124,82032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.76$128,46036% above U.S. median

How Camarillo ranks

  • 12th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 23rd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 22 California 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 Camarillo

  • Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $58.90 median hour buys what $53.29 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Camarillo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,120
  • Per year: $106,020
  • Per month: $8,835

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

Dental health shortage areas in Ventura County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Ventura County (2 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Thousand Oaks, CA9 mi$58.90/hr124,229
Oxnard, CA10 mi$58.90/hr200,616
Santa Clarita, CA33 mi$51.19/hr229,159
Santa Monica, CA34 mi$51.19/hr90,729
Los Angeles, CA38 mi$51.19/hr3,878,704
Burbank, CA40 mi$51.19/hr103,533

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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 Camarillo, CA?

Dental Hygienists in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $58.90 per hour, about $122,520 a year. The middle half earn between $55.63 and $60.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 23rd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Camarillo?

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

Do I need a California license to work in Camarillo 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 Camarillo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Ventura 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 Camarillo?

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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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