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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · South Lebanon, OH
$48.00–$52.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Newark, OH
Pay for dental hygienists in the Newark area centers on $42.73 per hour, or about $88,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.53 and the upper quarter over $44.89. That ranks 140th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 135th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newark.
- $42.73median pay per hour, Columbus
- $39–$45typical range per hour
- 1,670dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Newark, OH
The metro median is 9% above the Ohio statewide median of $39.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,670 dental hygienists employed in the Columbus metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.39 | $77,770 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.53 | $80,140 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.73 | $88,870 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.89 | $93,370 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.45 | $96,620 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Newark ranks
- 140th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 135th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Newark
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $42.73 median hour buys what $44.76 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,538
- Per year: $76,914
- Per month: $6,410
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Hygienist
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio
$35.96–$44.93/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Middletown, OH
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 30 mi | $42.73/hr | 933,263 |
| Springfield, OH | 73 mi | $37.78/hr | 58,138 |
| Canton, OH | 75 mi | $38.80/hr | 69,211 |
| Akron, OH | 84 mi | $39.38/hr | 189,664 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 89 mi | $39.38/hr | 50,979 |
| Elyria, OH | 91 mi | $38.86/hr | 53,604 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Ohio · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Newark, OH?
Dental Hygienists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $42.73 per hour, about $88,870 a year. The middle half earn between $38.53 and $44.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newark a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 135th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 140th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Newark 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.
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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
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$48.00–$52.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$35.96–$44.93/ hour
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