PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Chattanooga, TN
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Chattanooga, TN
The median dental hygienist pay in the Chattanooga area is $38.18 per hour ($79,420 a year), with the typical range running from $35.57 to $40.50. That ranks 279th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 237th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Chattanooga and what they pay.
- $38.18median pay per hour, Chattanooga
- $36–$40typical range per hour
- 380dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Dental Hygienist pay in Chattanooga, TN
The metro median is 3% below the Tennessee statewide median of $39.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 380 dental hygienists employed in the Chattanooga metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.02 | $64,520 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.57 | $73,990 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.18 | $79,420 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.50 | $84,240 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.43 | $98,650 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Chattanooga ranks
- 279th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 237th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 10 Tennessee 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.
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- Overall prices in Chattanooga run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.18 median hour buys what $41.74 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 Chattanooga paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,374
- Per year: $68,724
- Per month: $5,727
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chattanooga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Tennessee
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Chattanooga as they open.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Gallatin, TN
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Murfreesboro, TN
$39.00–$62.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Mt Juliet, TN
$39.00–$62.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Nashville, TN
$50.00–$52.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Franklin, TN
$48.00–$50.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Hamilton County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Hamilton 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 23 mi | $37.86/hr | 50,232 |
| Huntsville, AL | 85 mi | $29.47/hr | 230,402 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 86 mi | $44.31/hr | 168,387 |
| Marietta, GA | 87 mi | $46.98/hr | 63,122 |
| Roswell, GA | 87 mi | $46.98/hr | 92,227 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 88 mi | $46.98/hr | 67,275 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Tennessee · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee 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 Chattanooga
Chattanooga city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Chattanooga, TN?
Dental Hygienists in the Chattanooga metro area have a median pay of $38.18 per hour, about $79,420 a year. The middle half earn between $35.57 and $40.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chattanooga a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Chattanooga ranks 237th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 279th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Chattanooga as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chattanooga in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Hamilton 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 Chattanooga?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthGallatin, TN · 3 postings$50.50/ hr$39–$62
- Smile BrandsNashville, TN · 2 postings$50.00/ hr$48–$52
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
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5 Hygienist postings with published pay in Tennessee, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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