NY · New Rochelle · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in New Rochelle, NY

Pay for dental hygienists in the New Rochelle area centers on $49.83 per hour, or about $103,640 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.91 and the upper quarter over $52.28. That ranks 45th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 152nd of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for New Rochelle and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New Rochelle.

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Dental Hygienist

Dental Care Alliance · Suffern, NY

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • PART_TIME
  • Req 36400
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Dental Hygienist pay in New Rochelle, NY

The metro median is 8% above the New York statewide median of $45.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 10,240 dental hygienists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.29$75,48020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.91$97,5704% above U.S. median
Median$49.83$103,64010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.28$108,74015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.14$123,01030% above U.S. median

How New Rochelle ranks

  • 45th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 152nd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 11 New York 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 New Rochelle

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.83 median hour buys what $44.27 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

Estimate your New Rochelle paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,794
  • Per year: $89,694
  • Per month: $7,474

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

Dental health shortage areas in Westchester County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Westchester County (3 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Mount Vernon, NY3 mi$49.83/hr71,999
Yonkers, NY5 mi$49.83/hr211,040
Stamford, CT16 mi$47.29/hr139,134

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License and tax basics in New York

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

New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in New Rochelle, NY?

Dental Hygienists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $49.83 per hour, about $103,640 a year. The middle half earn between $46.91 and $52.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is New Rochelle a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 152nd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in New Rochelle?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Rochelle.

Do I need a New York license to work in New Rochelle as a dental hygienist?

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

Is New Rochelle in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Westchester 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 New Rochelle?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalIthaca, NY · 12 postings$54.00/ hr$42–$62
  • Dental Care AllianceSuffern, NY · 3 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$60
  • 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$45Median$52.50High$60

16 Hygienist postings with published pay in New York, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 16 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $55.00–$60.00/ hour
    Dental Care Alliance · Babylon, NY · posted yesterday
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $50.00–$55.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Ithaca, NY · posted yesterday

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