PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · San Rafael, CA
$75.00–$85.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Union City, CA
Dental Hygienists in California earn a median of $58.21 per hour, about $121,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.19 and $62.44. That is 28% above the U.S. median of $45.32 per hour. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Union City and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Union City.
- $58.21median pay per hour, California
- $51–$62typical range per hour
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near Union City
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Alameda, CA
$65.00–$70.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Livermore, CA
$65.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Concord, CA
$65.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Union City, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental hygienists near Union City
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 3 | $70 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $67.50 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Union City, CA
Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 22,940 dental hygienists employed in California.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.08 | $56,330 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.19 | $106,480 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Median | $58.21 | $121,080 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.44 | $129,880 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.09 | $137,470 | 46% above U.S. median |
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 Union City
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
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 Union City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,096
- Per year: $104,778
- Per month: $8,732
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Alameda County
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Alameda County (1 population-group, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA | 5 mi | $58.21/hr | 158,440 |
| Fremont, CA | 9 mi | $58.21/hr | 228,192 |
| Milpitas, CA | 14 mi | $64.91/hr | 79,746 |
| Mountain View, CA | 14 mi | $64.91/hr | 87,316 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 15 mi | $64.91/hr | 156,792 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 16 mi | $64.91/hr | 67,658 |
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 Union City
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Union City, CA?
Dental Hygienists in California have a median pay of $58.21 per hour, about $121,080 a year. The middle half earn between $51.19 and $62.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Union City?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Union City.
Do I need a California license to work in Union City 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 Union City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Alameda 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 Union City?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Union City and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Union City.
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Your Hygienist pay reportUnion City, 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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