CT · Waterbury · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Waterbury, CT

Dental Hygienists in the Waterbury area earn a median of $46.94 per hour, about $97,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.42 and $47.33. That ranks 72nd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 84th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Waterbury. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waterbury.

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Dental Hygienist pay in Waterbury, CT

The metro median is 1% above the Connecticut statewide median of $46.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 310 dental hygienists employed in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.36).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.49$86,3008% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.42$94,470in line with U.S. median
Median$46.94$97,6304% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.33$98,4504% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.31$104,64011% above U.S. median

How Waterbury ranks

  • 72nd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 84th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Waterbury

  • Overall prices in Waterbury-Shelton run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.94 median hour buys what $47.04 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Waterbury paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,690
  • Per year: $84,492
  • Per month: $7,041

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

Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Britain, CT15 mi$46.28/hr75,871
New Haven, CT18 mi$45.87/hr137,562
Hartford, CT23 mi$46.01/hr122,129
Danbury, CT25 mi$47.29/hr88,692
Bridgeport, CT27 mi$47.29/hr151,599
Stamford, CT42 mi$47.29/hr139,134

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 Waterbury, CT?

Dental Hygienists in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area have a median pay of $46.94 per hour, about $97,630 a year. The middle half earn between $45.42 and $47.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Waterbury-Shelton ranks 84th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Waterbury?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Waterbury. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waterbury.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Waterbury 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.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Waterbury?

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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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