OH · Kettering · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Kettering, OH

Dental Hygienists in the Kettering area earn a median of $38.52 per hour, about $80,120 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.04 and $43.95. That ranks 263rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 243rd of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Kettering and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kettering.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Kettering

Roles in other cities of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area.

PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Aspen Dental · Troy, OH

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R2026-012186
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Aspen Dental · Beavercreek, OH

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012187
Top 25% pay
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Dental Hygienist pay in Kettering, OH

The metro median is 2% below the Ohio statewide median of $39.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 660 dental hygienists employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.25).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.13$75,15020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.04$79,12016% below U.S. median
Median$38.52$80,12015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.95$91,4203% below U.S. median
Top 10%$44.26$92,0602% below U.S. median

How Kettering ranks

  • 263rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 243rd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 11 Ohio 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 Kettering

  • Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.52 median hour buys what $41.56 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Kettering paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,387
  • Per year: $69,336
  • Per month: $5,778

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Montgomery County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 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
Dayton, OH7 mi$38.52/hr136,346
Middletown, OH18 mi$46.66/hr52,291
Springfield, OH25 mi$37.78/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH30 mi$46.66/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH43 mi$46.66/hr314,915
Columbus, OH65 mi$42.73/hr933,263

Dental Hygienist jobs in Ohio · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Kettering, OH?

Dental Hygienists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $38.52 per hour, about $80,120 a year. The middle half earn between $38.04 and $43.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 243rd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 263rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Kettering?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kettering.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering as a dental hygienist?

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

Is Kettering in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Kettering?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsSandusky, OH · 2 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$55
  • Aspen DentalCincinnati, OH · 13 postings$51.50/ hr$39–$55
  • 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$41Median$52.00High$55

16 Hygienist postings with published pay in Ohio, 8 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 Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $48.00–$52.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · South Lebanon, OH · posted yesterday
  2. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $35.96–$44.93/ hour
    Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio · posted 4 days ago

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