PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Redding, CA
$50.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Redding, CA
The median dental hygienist pay in the Redding area is $51.42 per hour ($106,960 a year), with the typical range running from $49.41 to $59.91. That ranks 37th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 36th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Redding. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Redding.
- $51.42median pay per hour, Redding
- $49–$60typical range per hour
- 100dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 100 dental hygienists employed in the Redding metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.39 | $73,610 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.41 | $102,770 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $51.42 | $106,960 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.91 | $124,610 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.74 | $126,340 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Redding ranks
- 37th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 36th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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 Redding
- Overall prices in Redding run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.42 median hour buys what $51.07 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Redding paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,851
- Per year: $92,556
- Per month: $7,713
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Redding metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Shasta County
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Shasta County (2 geographic, 4 population-group, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 63 mi | $57.21/hr | 102,911 |
| Yuba City, CA | 107 mi | $58.50/hr | 69,148 |
| Medford, OR | 125 mi | $52.45/hr | 86,301 |
| Lincoln, CA | 130 mi | $58.32/hr | 56,268 |
| Woodland, CA | 135 mi | $58.32/hr | 62,983 |
| Rocklin, CA | 136 mi | $58.32/hr | 75,129 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Redding
Redding city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Redding, CA?
Dental Hygienists in the Redding metro area have a median pay of $51.42 per hour, about $106,960 a year. The middle half earn between $49.41 and $59.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Redding a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Redding ranks 36th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 37th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Redding?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Redding. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Redding.
Do I need a California license to work in Redding 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 Redding in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Shasta 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 Redding?
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Your Hygienist pay reportRedding, 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
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