GA · Valdosta · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Valdosta, GA

Dental Hygienists in the Valdosta area earn a median of $32.25 per hour, about $67,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.15 and $36.80. That ranks 351st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 316th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Valdosta.

Dental Hygienist pay in Valdosta, GA

The metro median is 20% below the Georgia statewide median of $40.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 80 dental hygienists employed in the Valdosta metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.75$59,80037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.15$62,71033% below U.S. median
Median$32.25$67,09029% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.80$76,54019% below U.S. median
Top 10%$37.99$79,02016% below U.S. median

How Valdosta ranks

  • 351st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 316th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 12 Georgia 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 Valdosta

  • Overall prices in Valdosta run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.25 median hour buys what $36.54 buys at the national price level, 19% 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$1,161
  • Per year: $58,050
  • Per month: $4,838

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

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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tallahassee, FL64 mi$37.83/hr205,089
Albany, GA73 mi$36.39/hr66,705
Gainesville, FL98 mi$37.93/hr148,720
Jacksonville, FL103 mi$44.53/hr1,009,833
Warner Robins, GA123 mi$35.73/hr86,199
Dothan, AL129 mi$27.40/hr71,650

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License and tax basics in Georgia

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia 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 Valdosta, GA?

Dental Hygienists in the Valdosta metro area have a median pay of $32.25 per hour, about $67,090 a year. The middle half earn between $30.15 and $36.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Valdosta ranks 316th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 351st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Valdosta as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Valdosta?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthAtlanta, GA · 2 postings$53.00/ hr$41–$65
  • 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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Low$39Median$54.00High$65

345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $41.00–$65.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Cumming, GA · posted 20 days ago
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $41.00–$65.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Atlanta, GA · posted 20 days ago

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