Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD
$49k–$96k/ year
Dental Hygienist jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
Pay for dental hygienists in the Sioux Falls area centers on $41.40 per hour, or about $86,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.88 and the upper quarter over $44.59. That ranks 151st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 105th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sioux Falls. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sioux Falls.
- $41.40median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $40–$45typical range per hour
- 250dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 2% above the South Dakota statewide median of $40.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 250 dental hygienists employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.41 | $67,410 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.88 | $82,950 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.40 | $86,120 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.59 | $92,750 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.21 | $94,040 | in line with U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 151st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 105th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.40 median hour buys what $45.68 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,490
- Per year: $74,520
- Per month: $6,210
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Minnehaha County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Minnehaha County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $38.71/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $40.96/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $40.96/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $40.96/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $48.35/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $45.81/hr | 72,145 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in South Dakota · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Sioux Falls
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dental Hygienists in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $41.40 per hour, about $86,120 a year. The middle half earn between $39.88 and $44.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 105th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Sioux Falls?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Sioux Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Minnehaha 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 Sioux Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
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2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$54.00High$65
345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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