CT · New Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in New Haven, CT

Dental Hygienists in the New Haven area earn a median of $45.87 per hour, about $95,410 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.76 and $46.13. That ranks 97th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 158th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near New Haven and what they pay.

Dental Hygienist pay in New Haven, CT

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 420 dental hygienists employed in the New Haven metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.17$79,39016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.76$95,1801% above U.S. median
Median$45.87$95,4101% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.13$95,9502% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.98$99,8006% above U.S. median

How New Haven ranks

  • 97th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 158th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 New Haven

  • Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.87 median hour buys what $43.87 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,651
  • Per year: $82,566
  • Per month: $6,880

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Connecticut

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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bridgeport, CT16 mi$47.29/hr151,599
Waterbury, CT18 mi$46.94/hr115,908
New Britain, CT26 mi$46.28/hr75,871
Danbury, CT29 mi$47.29/hr88,692
Hartford, CT34 mi$46.01/hr122,129
Stamford, CT36 mi$47.29/hr139,134

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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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Other healthcare roles in New Haven

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in New Haven, CT?

Dental Hygienists in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $45.87 per hour, about $95,410 a year. The middle half earn between $45.76 and $46.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is New Haven a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

New Haven ranks 158th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven 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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Pay report · Hygienist near New Haven, CT
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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

  1. Dental Hygienist (RDH) TravelingPermanent
    $45.00–$70.00/ hour
    Benevis · New Britain, CT · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH) Part-Time TravelingPermanent
    $45.00–$70.00/ hour
    Benevis · New Britain, CT · posted 30+ days ago

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