CA · Lake Elsinore · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Lake Elsinore, CA

Pay for dental hygienists in the Lake Elsinore area centers on $52.42 per hour, or about $109,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.86 and the upper quarter over $57.12. That ranks 29th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 49th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Lake Elsinore and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Lake Elsinore and what they pay.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Lake Elsinore

Roles in other cities of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Yucaipa, CA

$47.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Imperial Dental Practice and Orthodontic
  • Req 112977
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Highland, CA

$47.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Highland Dental Group and Orthodontics
  • Req 112984
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Murrieta, CA

$47.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Murrieta Dental Group and Orthodontics
  • Req 112846
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Cathedral City, CA

$47.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Palm Canyon Smiles Dentistry
  • Req 112855
New this week
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Hesperia, CA

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 38760
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Lake Elsinore

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health6$56
Smile Brands1$52.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Lake Elsinore, CA

The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $58.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,420 dental hygienists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.83$107,81014% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$51.86$107,87014% above U.S. median
Median$52.42$109,04016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$57.12$118,81026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.22$125,26033% above U.S. median

How Lake Elsinore ranks

  • 29th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 49th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 16th 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 Lake Elsinore

  • Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $52.42 median hour buys what $49.25 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Lake Elsinore paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,887
  • Per year: $94,356
  • Per month: $7,863

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Riverside County

HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Riverside County (4 population-group, 12 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
Menifee, CA9 mi$52.42/hr117,041
Perris, CA10 mi$52.42/hr83,032
Mission Viejo, CA19 mi$51.19/hr91,601
Lake Forest, CA20 mi$51.19/hr87,159
San Clemente, CA23 mi$51.19/hr62,627

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 Lake Elsinore, CA?

Dental Hygienists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $52.42 per hour, about $109,040 a year. The middle half earn between $51.86 and $57.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 49th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Lake Elsinore?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lake Elsinore.

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

HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Riverside 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 Lake Elsinore?

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Your Hygienist pay reportLake Elsinore, 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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