PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH) Part-Time
Benevis · Bridgeport, CT
$47.00–$73.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Stamford, CT
Dental Hygienists in the Stamford area earn a median of $47.29 per hour, about $98,370 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.86 and $48.64. That ranks 61st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 153rd of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Stamford and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Stamford and what they pay.
- $47.29median pay per hour, Bridgeport
- $47–$49typical range per hour
- 880dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% above the Connecticut statewide median of $46.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 880 dental hygienists employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury 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% | $46.77 | $97,280 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.86 | $97,470 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.29 | $98,370 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.64 | $101,170 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.00 | $114,400 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Stamford ranks
- 61st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 153rd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Stamford
- Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.29 median hour buys what $44.25 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Stamford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,702
- Per year: $85,122
- Per month: $7,094
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Fairfield County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains, NY | 11 mi | $49.83/hr | 62,561 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 16 mi | $49.83/hr | 85,512 |
| Mount Vernon, NY | 19 mi | $49.83/hr | 71,999 |
| Yonkers, NY | 19 mi | $49.83/hr | 211,040 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 20 mi | $47.29/hr | 151,599 |
| Danbury, CT | 22 mi | $47.29/hr | 88,692 |
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 Stamford, CT?
Dental Hygienists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $47.29 per hour, about $98,370 a year. The middle half earn between $46.86 and $48.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Stamford a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 153rd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 61st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Stamford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Stamford.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Stamford 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.
Is Stamford in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield 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 Stamford?
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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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