MA · Quincy · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Quincy, MA

Pay for dental hygienists in the Quincy area centers on $49.07 per hour, or about $102,060 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.53 and the upper quarter over $50.76. That ranks 50th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 114th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Quincy and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Quincy.

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Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Aspen Dental · Rochester, NH

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012835
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Quincy

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental1$52.50
Mass General Brigham1$34.33

Dental Hygienist pay in Quincy, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 5,080 dental hygienists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$46.55$96,8203% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.53$98,8605% above U.S. median
Median$49.07$102,0608% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.76$105,58012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.00$114,40021% above U.S. median

How Quincy ranks

  • 50th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 114th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Quincy

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.07 median hour buys what $45.32 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Quincy paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,767
  • Per year: $88,326
  • Per month: $7,360

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

Dental health shortage areas in Norfolk County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Norfolk County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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
Weymouth Town, MA5 mi$49.07/hr60,159
Boston, MA5 mi$49.07/hr673,458

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Quincy, MA?

Dental Hygienists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $49.07 per hour, about $102,060 a year. The middle half earn between $47.53 and $50.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 114th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Quincy?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Quincy.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Quincy as a dental hygienist?

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

Is Quincy in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Norfolk 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 Quincy?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dental Care AllianceWilbraham, MA · 6 postings$50.00/ hr$45–$58
  • 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$51.25High$63

10 Hygienist postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $47.00–$65.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Watertown, MA · posted today
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $43.00–$67.00/ hour
    Benevis · Springfield, MA · posted 5 days ago

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