TX · Baytown · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Baytown, TX

Dental Hygienists in the Baytown area earn a median of $49.55 per hour, about $103,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.83 and $51.08. That ranks 47th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 39th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Baytown and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Baytown and what they pay.

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Dental Hygienist pay in Baytown, TX

The metro median is 9% above the Texas statewide median of $45.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 3,900 dental hygienists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.61$86,5508% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.83$95,3301% above U.S. median
Median$49.55$103,0509% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.08$106,25013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.16$110,57017% above U.S. median

How Baytown ranks

  • 47th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 39th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 22 Texas 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 Baytown

  • Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.55 median hour buys what $50.24 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Baytown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,784
  • Per year: $89,190
  • Per month: $7,432
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Chambers County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Chambers 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
Pasadena, TX13 mi$49.55/hr149,617
League City, TX21 mi$49.55/hr118,456
Beaumont, TX54 mi$45.11/hr112,893
Port Arthur, TX65 mi$45.11/hr55,799

Dental Hygienist jobs in Texas · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas 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 Baytown, TX?

Dental Hygienists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $49.55 per hour, about $103,050 a year. The middle half earn between $45.83 and $51.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 39th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Baytown?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Baytown.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Baytown as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Baytown in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Chambers 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 Baytown?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsAustin, TX · 10 postings$57.50/ hr$50–$60
  • PDS HealthShenandoah, TX · 2 postings$55.00/ hr$40–$70
  • Stonebridge Dental L.L.P.Mckinney, TX · 1 wage offer$35.74/ hr$36–$36
  • HT Dentistry PLLCHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$31.66/ hr$32–$32

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$44Median$57.50High$60

14 Hygienist postings with published pay in Texas, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 14 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental Hygienist - Mesquite, TX - Town CrossingPermanent
    $52.00–$55.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Mesquite, TX · posted yesterday
  2. Dental Hygienist - Austin - South StassneyPermanent
    $55.00–$60.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Austin, TX · posted 7 days ago

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