NV · Carson City · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Carson City, NV

Dental Hygienists in the Carson City area earn a median of $51.03 per hour, about $106,150 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.25 and $56.80. That ranks 39th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 29th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Carson City and what they pay.

Dental Hygienist pay in Carson City, NV

The metro median is 3% above the Nevada statewide median of $49.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dental hygienists employed in the Carson City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.24$98,2604% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.25$100,3606% above U.S. median
Median$51.03$106,15013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.80$118,14025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.88$124,55032% above U.S. median

How Carson City ranks

  • 39th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 29th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nevada 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 Carson City

  • Overall prices in Carson City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.03 median hour buys what $52.00 buys at the national price level, 15% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,837
  • Per year: $91,854
  • Per month: $7,654
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

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

Open Dental Hygienist roles in Nevada

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Carson City as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV

$54.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Las Vegas Modern Smiles Dentistry
  • Req 113019
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · North Las Vegas, NV

$54.00–$75.00/ hour
  • Dentists Of North Las Vegas
  • Req 112924
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Reno, NV

$47.00–$65.00/ hour
  • Reno Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics
  • Req 112888
New this week
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Dental health shortage areas in Carson City

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Carson City (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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
Reno, NV28 mi$51.65/hr281,714
Sparks, NV29 mi$51.65/hr111,520
Folsom, CA82 mi$58.32/hr88,091
Rocklin, CA84 mi$58.32/hr75,129
Lincoln, CA85 mi$58.32/hr56,268
Roseville, CA89 mi$58.32/hr163,304

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License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Carson City, NV?

Dental Hygienists in the Carson City metro area have a median pay of $51.03 per hour, about $106,150 a year. The middle half earn between $48.25 and $56.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Carson City ranks 29th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Carson City as a dental hygienist?

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

Is Carson City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Carson City. 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 Carson City?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthLas Vegas, NV · 5 postings$64.50/ hr$47–$75
  • 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$47Median$64.50High$75

5 Hygienist postings with published pay in Nevada, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $54.00–$75.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV · posted today
  2. Temporary Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $54.00–$75.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV · posted yesterday

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