MN · Burnsville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Burnsville, MN

Pay for dental hygienists in the Burnsville area centers on $48.35 per hour, or about $100,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.64 and the upper quarter over $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 Burnsville and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Burnsville.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Burnsville

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 Burnsville

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

Dental Hygienist pay in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville

  • 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 Burnsville 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Apple Valley, MN4 mi$48.35/hr55,272
Bloomington, MN5 mi$48.35/hr88,344

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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.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville?

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 Burnsville.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Burnsville 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.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Burnsville?

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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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