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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Pittsburgh, PA
$43.00–$48.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Harrisburg, PA
Dental Hygienists in the Harrisburg area earn a median of $39.19 per hour, about $81,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.01 and $40.47. That ranks 229th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 282nd of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Harrisburg and what they pay.
- $39.19median pay per hour, Harrisburg
- $38–$40typical range per hour
- 420dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Harrisburg, PA
The metro median is in line with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $39.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 420 dental hygienists employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.24 | $67,060 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.01 | $79,060 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.19 | $81,510 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.47 | $84,180 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.42 | $92,390 | 2% below U.S. median |
How Harrisburg ranks
- 229th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 282nd of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 14 Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg
- Overall prices in Harrisburg-Carlisle run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.19 median hour buys what $39.73 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$1,411
- Per year: $70,542
- Per month: $5,878
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Carlisle Barracks, PA
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Dental health shortage areas in Dauphin County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dauphin County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 35 mi | $39.44/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 51 mi | $38.21/hr | 96,000 |
| Frederick, MD | 65 mi | $52.41/hr | 89,537 |
| Baltimore, MD | 69 mi | $50.76/hr | 568,271 |
| Allentown, PA | 77 mi | $40.34/hr | 127,138 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 80 mi | $52.41/hr | 70,686 |
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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg, PA?
Dental Hygienists in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area have a median pay of $39.19 per hour, about $81,510 a year. The middle half earn between $38.01 and $40.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisburg a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks 282nd of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Harrisburg as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Harrisburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dauphin 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 Harrisburg?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalPittsburgh, PA · 8 postings$47.00/ hr$40–$59
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
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Low$40Median$46.50High$50
9 Hygienist postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$43.00–$48.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$51k–$67k/ year
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