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Dental Hygienist jobs in DeSoto, TX
The median dental hygienist pay in the DeSoto area is $43.60 per hour ($90,690 a year), with the typical range running from $23.26 to $51.86. That ranks 132nd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 213th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for DeSoto and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near DeSoto.
- $43.60median pay per hour, Dallas
- $23–$52typical range per hour
- 6,230dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 4% below the Texas statewide median of $45.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 6,230 dental hygienists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.11 | $37,670 | 60% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.26 | $48,380 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.60 | $90,690 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.86 | $107,870 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.62 | $117,770 | 25% above U.S. median |
How DeSoto ranks
- 132nd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 213th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 DeSoto
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.60 median hour buys what $42.29 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.
Estimate your DeSoto paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,570
- Per year: $78,480
- Per month: $6,540
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Dallas County
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Dallas County (10 population-group, 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie, TX | 11 mi | $43.60/hr | 207,331 |
| Dallas, TX | 15 mi | $43.60/hr | 1,326,087 |
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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 DeSoto, TX?
Dental Hygienists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $43.60 per hour, about $90,690 a year. The middle half earn between $23.26 and $51.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is DeSoto a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 213th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in DeSoto?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near DeSoto.
Do I need a Texas license to work in DeSoto 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 DeSoto in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Dallas 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 DeSoto?
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Your Hygienist pay reportDeSoto, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Dental Hygienist - Mesquite, TX - Town CrossingPermanent$52.00–$55.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist - Austin - South StassneyPermanent$55.00–$60.00/ hour
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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