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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 Waco, TX
Dental Hygienists in the Waco area earn a median of $44.56 per hour, about $92,680 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.95 and $45.55. That ranks 117th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 69th of 332 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waco.
- $44.56median pay per hour, Waco
- $38–$46typical range per hour
- 120dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Hygienist pay in Waco, TX
The metro median is 2% below the Texas statewide median of $45.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dental hygienists employed in the Waco metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.66 | $72,090 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.95 | $78,940 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.56 | $92,680 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.55 | $94,740 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.11 | $95,910 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Waco ranks
- 117th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 69th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Waco
- Overall prices in Waco run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.56 median hour buys what $48.15 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,604
- Per year: $80,208
- Per month: $6,684
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waco 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
PDS Health · Shenandoah, TX
$40.00–$70.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Hygienist - Round Rock - O'Connor
Smile Brands · Round Rock, TX
$55.00–$60.00/ hour
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Magnolia, TX
$40.00–$70.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Lubbock, TX
$45.00–$50.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in McLennan County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include McLennan County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 33 mi | $43.98/hr | 96,267 |
| Killeen, TX | 46 mi | $43.98/hr | 160,616 |
| Burleson, TX | 67 mi | $43.60/hr | 56,253 |
| Georgetown, TX | 68 mi | $48.50/hr | 101,344 |
| Mansfield, TX | 70 mi | $43.60/hr | 80,803 |
| DeSoto, TX | 74 mi | $43.60/hr | 56,711 |
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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 Waco, TX?
Dental Hygienists in the Waco metro area have a median pay of $44.56 per hour, about $92,680 a year. The middle half earn between $37.95 and $45.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waco a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Waco ranks 69th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 117th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Waco 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 Waco in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include McLennan 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 Waco?
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Your Hygienist pay reportWaco, 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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