MN · Brooklyn Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Brooklyn Park, MN

Dental Hygienists in the Brooklyn Park area earn a median of $48.35 per hour, about $100,560 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.64 and $49.08. That ranks 56th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 97th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Brooklyn Park and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Brooklyn Park.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Brooklyn Park

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Minneapolis, MN

$65.00–$67.00/ hour
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 38875
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · St. Louis Park, MN

$58.00–$63.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 37850
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Farmington, MN

$50.00–$57.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 38023
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Minneapolis, MN

$55.00–$60.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 36126
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Brooklyn Park

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Smile Brands6$55.50
Aspen Dental1$67.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Brooklyn Park, MN

The metro median is 2% above the Minnesota statewide median of $47.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 3,030 dental hygienists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.47$80,02015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.64$97,0103% above U.S. median
Median$48.35$100,5607% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.08$102,0908% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.00$114,40021% above U.S. median

How Brooklyn Park ranks

  • 56th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 97th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Minnesota 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 Brooklyn Park

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.35 median hour buys what $46.13 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Brooklyn Park paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,741
  • Per year: $87,030
  • Per month: $7,252

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

Dental health shortage areas in Hennepin County

HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Hennepin County (5 population-group, 12 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Coon Rapids, MN5 mi$48.35/hr63,807
Maple Grove, MN6 mi$48.35/hr72,739

Dental Hygienist jobs in Minnesota · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

Minnesota 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 Brooklyn Park, MN?

Dental Hygienists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $48.35 per hour, about $100,560 a year. The middle half earn between $46.64 and $49.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 97th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 56th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Brooklyn Park?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Brooklyn Park.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Brooklyn Park as a dental hygienist?

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

Is Brooklyn Park in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Hennepin 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 Brooklyn Park?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalBemidji, MN · 2 postings$70.75/ hr$65–$76
  • Smile BrandsMinneapolis, MN · 6 postings$56.25/ hr$50–$67
  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80

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2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$57.50High$70

9 Hygienist postings with published pay in Minnesota, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Hygienist roles

  1. Licensed Dental HygienistPermanent
    $45.00–$70.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Oak Park Heights, MN · posted 13 days ago
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $72.00–$76.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Bemidji, MN · posted 16 days ago

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