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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 Troy, NY
The median dental hygienist pay in the Troy area is $41.77 per hour ($86,880 a year), with the typical range running from $39.02 to $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 Troy.
- $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 Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy
- 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 Troy as they open.
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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $41.77/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $41.77/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $46.27/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $46.27/hr | 154,888 |
| Utica, NY | 82 mi | $41.26/hr | 63,660 |
| Hartford, CT | 84 mi | $46.01/hr | 122,129 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in New York · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
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 Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy 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.
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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
- Dental HygienistPermanent$55.00–$60.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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