PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Bowling Green, KY
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Bowling Green, KY
Dental Hygienists in the Bowling Green area earn a median of $35.78 per hour, about $74,420 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.21 and $38.03. That ranks 337th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 284th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Bowling Green and what they pay.
- $35.78median pay per hour, Bowling Green
- $31–$38typical range per hour
- 120dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dental Hygienist roles in Bowling Green
1 more open role from employers in Bowling Green. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dental Hygienist pay in Bowling Green, KY
The metro median is 4% below the Kentucky statewide median of $37.23 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dental hygienists employed in the Bowling Green metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.08 | $62,570 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.21 | $64,920 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.78 | $74,420 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.03 | $79,100 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.69 | $90,880 | 4% below U.S. median |
How Bowling Green ranks
- 337th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 284th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 Kentucky 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.
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- Overall prices in Bowling Green run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.78 median hour buys what $39.68 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Bowling Green paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,288
- Per year: $64,404
- Per month: $5,367
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bowling Green metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Kentucky
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bowling Green as they open.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Georgetown, KY
$45.00–$50.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Ashland, KY
$33.00–$35.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Louisville, KY
$46.00–$53.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Danville, KY
$34.00–$38.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Elizabethtown, KY
$50.00–$54.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Warren County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Warren County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin, TN | 41 mi | $44.31/hr | 52,489 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 47 mi | $44.31/hr | 63,947 |
| Lebanon, TN | 54 mi | $44.31/hr | 51,501 |
| Clarksville, TN | 58 mi | $36.82/hr | 185,690 |
| Nashville, TN | 59 mi | $44.31/hr | 704,963 |
| Owensboro, KY | 66 mi | $35.38/hr | 60,675 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Kentucky · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kentucky
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, KY?
Dental Hygienists in the Bowling Green metro area have a median pay of $35.78 per hour, about $74,420 a year. The middle half earn between $31.21 and $38.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bowling Green a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Bowling Green ranks 284th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 337th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Bowling Green as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bowling Green in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Warren 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 Bowling Green?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalGeorgetown, KY · 4 postings$41.75/ hr$33–$53
- 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$34Median$47.50High$54
5 Hygienist postings with published pay in Kentucky, 3 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)Permanent$45.00–$50.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$33.00–$35.00/ hour
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