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Dental Hygienist - Mesquite, TX - Town Crossing
Smile Brands · Mesquite, TX
$52.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in New Braunfels, TX
The median dental hygienist pay in the New Braunfels area is $41.27 per hour ($85,840 a year), with the typical range running from $40.15 to $48.70. That ranks 154th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 168th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near New Braunfels and what they pay.
- $41.27median pay per hour, San Antonio
- $40–$49typical range per hour
- 1,090dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in New Braunfels, TX
The metro median is 9% below the Texas statewide median of $45.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,090 dental hygienists employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.12 | $79,290 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.15 | $83,510 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.27 | $85,840 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.70 | $101,300 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.54 | $105,120 | 12% above U.S. median |
How New Braunfels ranks
- 154th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 168th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 New Braunfels
- Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.27 median hour buys what $43.57 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,486
- Per year: $74,286
- Per month: $6,190
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Hygienist - Austin - South Stassney
Smile Brands · Austin, TX
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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Registered Dental Hygienist
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$40.00–$70.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist - Round Rock - O'Connor
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PDS Health · Magnolia, TX
$40.00–$70.00/ hour
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$45.00–$50.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos, TX | 16 mi | $48.50/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 25 mi | $48.50/hr | 65,833 |
| San Antonio, TX | 30 mi | $41.27/hr | 1,526,656 |
| Austin, TX | 47 mi | $48.50/hr | 993,588 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 59 mi | $48.50/hr | 78,380 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 60 mi | $48.50/hr | 66,819 |
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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 New Braunfels, TX?
Dental Hygienists in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $41.27 per hour, about $85,840 a year. The middle half earn between $40.15 and $48.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Braunfels a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 168th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in New Braunfels 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.
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Your Hygienist pay reportNew Braunfels, 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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