PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Gallatin, TN
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Clarksville, TN
Pay for dental hygienists in the Clarksville area centers on $36.82 per hour, or about $76,580 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.28 and the upper quarter over $38.65. That ranks 320th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 268th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Clarksville and what they pay.
- $36.82median pay per hour, Clarksville
- $32–$39typical range per hour
- 170dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Clarksville, TN
The metro median is 6% below the Tennessee statewide median of $39.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 170 dental hygienists employed in the Clarksville metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.56 | $61,480 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.28 | $67,140 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.82 | $76,580 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.65 | $80,390 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.45 | $96,620 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Clarksville ranks
- 320th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 268th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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.
What your pay buys in Clarksville
- Overall prices in Clarksville run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.82 median hour buys what $40.49 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$1,326
- Per year: $66,276
- Per month: $5,523
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Clarksville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Clarksville as they open.
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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 41 mi | $44.31/hr | 704,963 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 45 mi | $44.31/hr | 63,947 |
| Gallatin, TN | 50 mi | $44.31/hr | 52,489 |
| Franklin, TN | 53 mi | $44.31/hr | 89,142 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 58 mi | $35.78/hr | 79,076 |
| Lebanon, TN | 61 mi | $44.31/hr | 51,501 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Clarksville, TN?
Dental Hygienists in the Clarksville metro area have a median pay of $36.82 per hour, about $76,580 a year. The middle half earn between $32.28 and $38.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clarksville a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Clarksville ranks 268th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 320th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Clarksville 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.
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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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Low$39Median$50.50High$62
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
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$39.00–$62.00/ hour
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