PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Cherry Hill, NJ
$114k–$125k/ year
Dental Hygienist jobs in Trenton, NJ
The median dental hygienist pay in the Trenton area is $46.61 per hour ($96,950 a year), with the typical range running from $45.85 to $47.41. That ranks 77th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 118th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Trenton.
- $46.61median pay per hour, Trenton
- $46–$47typical range per hour
- 320dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Trenton, NJ
The metro median is 6% below the New Jersey statewide median of $49.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 320 dental hygienists employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.57 | $94,790 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.85 | $95,370 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $46.61 | $96,950 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.41 | $98,610 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.24 | $106,580 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Trenton ranks
- 77th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 118th 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 Trenton
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.61 median hour buys what $45.17 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$1,678
- Per year: $83,898
- Per month: $6,992
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Trenton-Princeton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Lawrence Township, NJ
$114k–$125k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · East New Brunswick, NJ
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Stafford Township, NJ
$49.00–$55.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Mercer County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Mercer County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 25 mi | $48.54/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 25 mi | $49.83/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $48.54/hr | 71,749 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 33 mi | $49.83/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 33 mi | $49.83/hr | 56,939 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 42 mi | $40.34/hr | 79,453 |
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License and tax basics in New Jersey
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Trenton, NJ?
Dental Hygienists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $46.61 per hour, about $96,950 a year. The middle half earn between $45.85 and $47.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Trenton a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Trenton-Princeton ranks 118th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Trenton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Mercer 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 Trenton?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalCherry Hill, NJ · 4 postings$55.00/ hr$49–$60
- Lyons Family DentistryBordentown, NJ · 1 wage offer$37.39/ hr$37–$37
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
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Low$49Median$55.00High$60
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