PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Parkesburg, PA
$50.00–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Hygienist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Pay for dental hygienists in the Philadelphia area centers on $48.54 per hour, or about $100,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.71 and the upper quarter over $49.06. That ranks 53rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 80th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Philadelphia and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Philadelphia.
- $48.54median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $47–$49typical range per hour
- 4,300dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near Philadelphia
Roles in other cities of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, DE
$68k–$88k/ year
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1 more open role from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Dental Care Alliance · Philadelphia, PA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $54.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $37.60 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 24% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $39.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 4,300 dental hygienists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.36 | $83,950 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.71 | $97,160 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.54 | $100,970 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.06 | $102,040 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.51 | $102,980 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 53rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 80th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.54 median hour buys what $47.33 buys at the national price level, 4% above 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,747
- Per year: $87,372
- Per month: $7,281
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Philadelphia County
HRSA lists 18 active dental health shortage designations that include Philadelphia County (4 population-group, 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $48.54/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $46.61/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $48.54/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $46.96/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $40.34/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $40.34/hr | 79,453 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Pennsylvania · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
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.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Philadelphia, PA?
Dental Hygienists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $48.54 per hour, about $100,970 a year. The middle half earn between $46.71 and $49.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 80th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Philadelphia?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 18 active dental health shortage designations that include Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Pennsylvania list
2What they are offering now
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.
3Open now: 9 Hygienist roles
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$43.00–$48.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$51k–$67k/ year
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