CA · Citrus Heights · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Citrus Heights, CA

Pay for dental hygienists in the Citrus Heights area centers on $58.32 per hour, or about $121,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.98 and the upper quarter over $58.87. That ranks 15th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 16th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Citrus Heights and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Citrus Heights and what they pay.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Citrus Heights

Roles in other cities of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Roseville, CA

$60.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 39765
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Roseville, CA

$55.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39663
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Sacramento, CA

$50.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Land Park Modern Dentistry Group
  • Req 112297
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Rancho Cordova, CA

$50.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Rancho Cordova Dental Group and Orthodon
  • Req 112278
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Citrus Heights

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Smile Brands2$61.25
PDS Health2$62.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Citrus Heights, CA

The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $58.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 2,180 dental hygienists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.44).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.90$107,95015% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$56.98$118,52026% above U.S. median
Median$58.32$121,31029% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.87$122,45030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.29$123,32031% above U.S. median

How Citrus Heights ranks

  • 15th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 16th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th 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 Citrus Heights

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $58.32 median hour buys what $54.67 buys at the national price level, 21% 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 Citrus Heights paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,100
  • Per year: $104,976
  • Per month: $8,748

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

Dental health shortage areas in Sacramento County

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Sacramento County (1 population-group, 7 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
Roseville, CA5 mi$58.32/hr163,304
Rocklin, CA8 mi$58.32/hr75,129
Yuba City, CA36 mi$58.50/hr69,148
Lodi, CA40 mi$59.88/hr68,642

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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 Citrus Heights, CA?

Dental Hygienists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $58.32 per hour, about $121,310 a year. The middle half earn between $56.98 and $58.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 16th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Citrus Heights?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Citrus Heights.

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

HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Sacramento 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 Citrus Heights?

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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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