TN · Lebanon · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Lebanon, TN

The median dental hygienist pay in the Lebanon area is $44.31 per hour ($92,160 a year), with the typical range running from $37.61 to $46.41. That ranks 121st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 99th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Lebanon and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lebanon.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Lebanon

Roles in other cities of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area.

PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Nashville, TN

$50.00–$52.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39657
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Franklin, TN

$48.00–$50.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39408
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Lebanon

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health2$49
Smile Brands2$50

Dental Hygienist pay in Lebanon, TN

The metro median is 13% above the Tennessee statewide median of $39.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 dental hygienists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.95$74,78021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.61$78,23017% below U.S. median
Median$44.31$92,1602% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.41$96,5302% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.86$97,4703% above U.S. median

How Lebanon ranks

  • 121st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 99th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Lebanon

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.31 median hour buys what $45.99 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 Lebanon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,595
  • Per year: $79,758
  • Per month: $6,646
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gallatin, TN14 mi$44.31/hr52,489
Hendersonville, TN16 mi$44.31/hr63,947
Bowling Green, KY54 mi$35.78/hr79,076
Clarksville, TN61 mi$36.82/hr185,690
Chattanooga, TN100 mi$38.18/hr191,496
Huntsville, AL105 mi$29.47/hr230,402

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.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lebanon

Lebanon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Lebanon, TN?

Dental Hygienists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $44.31 per hour, about $92,160 a year. The middle half earn between $37.61 and $46.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lebanon a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 99th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Lebanon?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lebanon.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Lebanon 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.

Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Lebanon?

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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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Tennessee list

2What they are offering now

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.

3Open now: 5 Hygienist roles

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $40.00–$55.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Gallatin, TN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $39.00–$62.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Murfreesboro, TN · posted 21 days ago

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