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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV
$54.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Pay for dental hygienists in the Las Vegas area centers on $48.05 per hour, or about $99,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.07 and the upper quarter over $50.10. That ranks 58th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 73rd of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Las Vegas. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Las Vegas.
- $48.05median pay per hour, Las Vegas
- $47–$50typical range per hour
- 1,350dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Las Vegas
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PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Las Vegas, NV
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The metro median is 3% below the Nevada statewide median of $49.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 dental hygienists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.43 | $50,810 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.07 | $97,910 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.05 | $99,940 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.10 | $104,210 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.18 | $123,090 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Las Vegas ranks
- 58th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 73rd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Las Vegas
- Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.05 median hour buys what $47.95 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Las Vegas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,730
- Per year: $86,490
- Per month: $7,208
- Nevada has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Clark County
HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark County (2 population-group, 11 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas, NV | 10 mi | $48.05/hr | 294,034 |
| Henderson, NV | 20 mi | $48.05/hr | 350,039 |
| St. George, UT | 110 mi | $38.47/hr | 106,288 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 131 mi | $45.70/hr | 59,037 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 161 mi | $52.42/hr | 75,029 |
| Victorville, CA | 167 mi | $52.42/hr | 140,721 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Nevada · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Las Vegas, NV?
Dental Hygienists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $48.05 per hour, about $99,940 a year. The middle half earn between $47.07 and $50.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Las Vegas a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 73rd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 58th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Las Vegas?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Las Vegas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Las Vegas.
Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark 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 Las Vegas?
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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
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$54.00–$75.00/ hour
- Temporary Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$54.00–$75.00/ hour
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