TN · Spring Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Spring Hill, TN

Dental Hygienists in the Spring Hill area earn a median of $44.31 per hour, about $92,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.61 and $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 Spring Hill and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Spring Hill and what they pay.

Open Dental Hygienist roles near Spring Hill

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 Spring Hill

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

Dental Hygienist pay in Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill

  • 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 Spring Hill 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 health shortage areas in Williamson County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Williamson County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Franklin, TN12 mi$44.31/hr89,142
Smyrna, TN27 mi$44.31/hr60,302
Clarksville, TN61 mi$36.82/hr185,690
Madison, AL72 mi$29.47/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL74 mi$29.47/hr230,402
Decatur, AL81 mi$29.46/hr57,974

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 Spring Hill

Spring Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill?

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 Spring Hill.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Williamson 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 Spring Hill?

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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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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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