PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Roseville, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in West Sacramento, CA
Pay for dental hygienists in the West Sacramento area centers on $58.32 per hour, or about $121,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.98 and the upper quarter over $58.87. That ranks 15th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 16th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for West Sacramento and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near West Sacramento.
- $58.32median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $57–$59typical range per hour
- 2,180dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near West Sacramento
Roles in other cities of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area.
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Roseville, CA
$55.00–$65.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Sacramento, CA
$50.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Rancho Cordova, CA
$50.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental hygienists near West Sacramento
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 2 | $61.25 |
| PDS Health | 2 | $62.50 |
Dental Hygienist pay in West Sacramento, CA
The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $58.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 2,180 dental hygienists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.44).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.90 | $107,950 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.98 | $118,520 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Median | $58.32 | $121,310 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.87 | $122,450 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.29 | $123,320 | 31% above U.S. median |
How West Sacramento ranks
- 15th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 16th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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 West Sacramento
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.32 median hour buys what $54.67 buys at the national price level, 21% 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 West Sacramento paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,100
- Per year: $104,976
- Per month: $8,748
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Yolo County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Yolo County (4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 4 mi | $58.32/hr | 535,798 |
| Davis, CA | 10 mi | $58.32/hr | 67,125 |
| Vacaville, CA | 26 mi | $64.64/hr | 103,994 |
| Lodi, CA | 33 mi | $59.88/hr | 68,642 |
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 West Sacramento, CA?
Dental Hygienists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $58.32 per hour, about $121,310 a year. The middle half earn between $56.98 and $58.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is West Sacramento a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 16th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in West Sacramento?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Sacramento.
Do I need a California license to work in West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Yolo 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 West Sacramento?
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Your Hygienist pay reportWest Sacramento, 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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