PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Hartford, CT
$45.00–$70.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Hartford, CT
Pay for dental hygienists in the Hartford area centers on $46.01 per hour, or about $95,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $45.62 and the upper quarter over $46.33. That ranks 93rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 132nd of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hartford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hartford.
- $46.01median pay per hour, Hartford
- $46–$46typical range per hour
- 1,290dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the Connecticut statewide median of $46.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 dental hygienists employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.57 | $84,390 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.62 | $94,890 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $46.01 | $95,710 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.33 | $96,370 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.03 | $106,140 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Hartford ranks
- 93rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 132nd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 4 Connecticut 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 Hartford
- Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.01 median hour buys what $44.78 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 Hartford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,656
- Per year: $82,818
- Per month: $6,902
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 8 mi | $46.28/hr | 75,871 |
| Waterbury, CT | 23 mi | $46.94/hr | 115,908 |
| Springfield, MA | 25 mi | $46.27/hr | 154,888 |
| Chicopee, MA | 29 mi | $46.27/hr | 55,381 |
| New Haven, CT | 34 mi | $45.87/hr | 137,562 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 48 mi | $47.29/hr | 151,599 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Connecticut · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Connecticut 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 Hartford, CT?
Dental Hygienists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $46.01 per hour, about $95,710 a year. The middle half earn between $45.62 and $46.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hartford a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 132nd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Hartford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Hartford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hartford.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- BenevisNew Britain, CT · 5 postings$57.50/ hr$43–$73
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
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2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$57.50High$72
5 Hygienist postings with published pay in Connecticut, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 Hygienist roles
- Dental Hygienist (RDH) TravelingPermanent$45.00–$70.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH) Part-Time TravelingPermanent$45.00–$70.00/ hour
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