PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · San Diego, CA
$55.00–$65.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Encinitas, CA
Dental Hygienists in the Encinitas area earn a median of $57.84 per hour, about $120,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.65 and $60.98. That ranks 18th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 31st of 332 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Encinitas and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Encinitas and what they pay.
- $57.84median pay per hour, San Diego
- $52–$61typical range per hour
- 2,000dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near Encinitas
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · San Marcos, CA
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · El Cajon, CA
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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Named employers near Encinitas, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 2 | $55 |
| PDS Health | 1 | $60 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Encinitas, CA
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $58.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 2,000 dental hygienists employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad 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% | $51.47 | $107,060 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.65 | $107,430 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $57.84 | $120,300 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.98 | $126,840 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.36 | $129,710 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Encinitas ranks
- 18th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 31st of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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 Encinitas
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $57.84 median hour buys what $51.70 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Encinitas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,082
- Per year: $104,112
- Per month: $8,676
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in San Diego County
HRSA lists 28 active dental health shortage designations that include San Diego County (7 population-group, 21 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | 6 mi | $57.84/hr | 113,575 |
| San Marcos, CA | 8 mi | $57.84/hr | 96,620 |
| Temecula, CA | 32 mi | $52.42/hr | 112,431 |
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 Encinitas, CA?
Dental Hygienists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $57.84 per hour, about $120,300 a year. The middle half earn between $51.65 and $60.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Encinitas a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 31st of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Encinitas?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Encinitas.
Do I need a California license to work in Encinitas 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 Encinitas in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 28 active dental health shortage designations that include San Diego 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 Encinitas?
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Your Hygienist pay reportEncinitas, 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
- Temporary Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$54.00–$75.00/ hour
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$47.00–$65.00/ hour
+ 47 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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