PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Gallatin, TN
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Johnson City, TN
Dental Hygienists in the Johnson City area earn a median of $39.52 per hour, about $82,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.52 and $39.69. That ranks 212th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 128th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Johnson City.
- $39.52median pay per hour, Johnson City
- $38–$40typical range per hour
- 160dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Johnson City, TN
The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $39.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 160 dental hygienists employed in the Johnson City metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.41).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.47 | $69,620 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.52 | $78,040 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.52 | $82,200 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.69 | $82,560 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.84 | $82,870 | 12% below U.S. median |
How Johnson City ranks
- 212th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 128th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Johnson City
- Overall prices in Johnson City run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.52 median hour buys what $44.95 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,423
- Per year: $71,136
- Per month: $5,928
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Johnson City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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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 Washington County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 15 mi | $38.50/hr | 57,109 |
| Asheville, NC | 54 mi | $46.00/hr | 94,992 |
| Knoxville, TN | 91 mi | $39.56/hr | 198,722 |
| Gastonia, NC | 101 mi | $45.01/hr | 85,535 |
| Mooresville, NC | 101 mi | $45.01/hr | 52,884 |
| Greenville, SC | 104 mi | $40.12/hr | 74,371 |
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 Johnson City, TN?
Dental Hygienists in the Johnson City metro area have a median pay of $39.52 per hour, about $82,200 a year. The middle half earn between $37.52 and $39.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Johnson City a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Johnson City ranks 128th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 212th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Johnson City 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 Johnson City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington 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 Johnson City?
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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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