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Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Babylon, NY
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Schenectady, NY
Pay for dental hygienists in the Schenectady area centers on $41.77 per hour, or about $86,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.02 and the upper quarter over $45.52. That ranks 145th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 230th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Schenectady.
- $41.77median pay per hour, Albany
- $39–$46typical range per hour
- 680dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Schenectady, NY
The metro median is 9% below the New York statewide median of $45.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 680 dental hygienists employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.10 | $79,250 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.02 | $81,160 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.77 | $86,880 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.52 | $94,680 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.04 | $99,920 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Schenectady ranks
- 145th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 230th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Schenectady
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.77 median hour buys what $41.95 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,504
- Per year: $75,186
- Per month: $6,266
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Hygienist roles in New York
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Schenectady as they open.
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Aspen Dental · Carle Place, NY
$57.00–$62.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Schenectady County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Schenectady County (1 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 11 mi | $41.77/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 14 mi | $41.77/hr | 51,065 |
| Utica, NY | 69 mi | $41.26/hr | 63,660 |
| Chicopee, MA | 82 mi | $46.27/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 85 mi | $46.27/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 96 mi | $46.01/hr | 122,129 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Schenectady, NY?
Dental Hygienists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $41.77 per hour, about $86,880 a year. The middle half earn between $39.02 and $45.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Schenectady a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 230th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a New York license to work in Schenectady 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 Schenectady in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Schenectady 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 Schenectady?
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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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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
- Dental HygienistPermanent$55.00–$60.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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