PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Float
Aspen Dental · Mississippi
$35.00–$38.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Southaven, MS
Pay for dental hygienists in the Southaven area centers on $36.41 per hour, or about $75,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.26 and the upper quarter over $42.00. That ranks 329th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 288th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Southaven and what they pay.
- $36.41median pay per hour, Memphis
- $35–$42typical range per hour
- 770dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Southaven, MS
The metro median is 14% above the Mississippi statewide median of $31.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 770 dental hygienists employed in the Memphis metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.00 | $64,480 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.26 | $73,340 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.41 | $75,730 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.00 | $87,360 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.37 | $115,170 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Southaven ranks
- 329th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 288th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
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 Southaven
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.41 median hour buys what $39.50 buys at the national price level, 13% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,311
- Per year: $65,538
- Per month: $5,461
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Float
Aspen Dental · Columbus, MS
$37.00–$42.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 11 mi | $36.41/hr | 610,919 |
| Collierville, TN | 17 mi | $36.41/hr | 51,951 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 72 mi | $39.35/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 81 mi | $38.08/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 129 mi | $40.17/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 136 mi | $40.17/hr | 204,774 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Mississippi · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Mississippi
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Southaven, MS?
Dental Hygienists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $36.41 per hour, about $75,730 a year. The middle half earn between $35.26 and $42.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Southaven a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 288th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 329th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Southaven as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalColumbus, MS · 2 postings$38.00/ hr$35–$42
- 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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Low$39Median$54.00High$65
345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Hygienist roles
- Dental Hygienist (RDH) - FloatPermanent$35.00–$38.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH) - FloatPermanent$37.00–$42.00/ hour
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