CA · Huntington Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Huntington Park, CA

Dental Hygienists in the Huntington Park area earn a median of $51.19 per hour, about $106,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $58.26. That ranks 38th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 124th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 14 open roles with published pay are listed for Huntington Park and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Huntington Park.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Huntington Park

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Mission Viejo, CA

$47.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Mission Viejo Modern Dentistry
  • Req 112874
New this week
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Bellflower, CA

$55.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39819
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Torrance, CA

$54.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Dentists Of South Bay
  • Req 112502
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Redondo Beach, CA

$54.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Beach City Dental Group
  • Req 112704
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Los Angeles, CA

$55.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39688
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Bell Gardens, CA

$55.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39689
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Westminster, CA

$55.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 39695
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Huntington Park

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health8$57.50
Smile Brands6$57.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Huntington Park, CA

The metro median is 12% below the California statewide median of $58.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 8,100 dental hygienists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.03$43,74054% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.08$56,33040% below U.S. median
Median$51.19$106,48013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.26$121,18029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.55$125,94034% above U.S. median

How Huntington Park ranks

  • 38th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 124th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 18th 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 Huntington Park

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.19 median hour buys what $45.08 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.

Estimate your Huntington Park paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,843
  • Per year: $92,142
  • Per month: $7,678

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Los Angeles County

HRSA lists 91 active dental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (7 population-group, 84 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
South Gate, CA3 mi$51.19/hr90,805
Lynwood, CA4 mi$51.19/hr63,596

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 Huntington Park, CA?

Dental Hygienists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $51.19 per hour, about $106,480 a year. The middle half earn between $27.08 and $58.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 124th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Huntington Park?

We list 14 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Huntington Park.

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

HRSA lists 91 active dental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Huntington Park?

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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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