IN · Fishers · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Fishers, IN

The median dental hygienist pay in the Fishers area is $44.61 per hour ($92,800 a year), with the typical range running from $41.35 to $47.19. That ranks 116th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 90th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Fishers and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fishers.

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Dental Hygienist pay in Fishers, IN

The metro median is 3% above the Indiana statewide median of $43.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,820 dental hygienists employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.20$56,58040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.35$86,0109% below U.S. median
Median$44.61$92,8002% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.19$98,1604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.08$102,0908% above U.S. median

How Fishers ranks

  • 116th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 90th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 11 Indiana 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 Fishers

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.61 median hour buys what $46.62 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Fishers paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,606
  • Per year: $80,298
  • Per month: $6,692

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

Dental health shortage areas in Hamilton County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Hamilton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Noblesville, IN6 mi$44.61/hr75,239
Carmel, IN10 mi$44.61/hr103,606
Muncie, IN34 mi$43.52/hr65,320
Kokomo, IN36 mi$43.41/hr60,093
Columbus, IN52 mi$39.90/hr51,970
Lafayette, IN56 mi$45.13/hr71,757

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License and tax basics in Indiana

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

Indiana 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 Fishers, IN?

Dental Hygienists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $44.61 per hour, about $92,800 a year. The middle half earn between $41.35 and $47.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 90th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Fishers?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fishers.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Fishers as a dental hygienist?

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

Is Fishers in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Hamilton 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 Fishers?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalClarksville, IN · 5 postings$51.00/ hr$41–$60
  • 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$46Median$51.50High$58

6 Hygienist postings with published pay in Indiana, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $49.00–$53.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Clarksville, IN · posted 18 days ago
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $55.00–$60.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Indianapolis, IN · posted 21 days ago

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