UT · West Valley City · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in West Valley City, UT

Dental Hygienists in the West Valley City area earn a median of $40.19 per hour, about $83,580 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.85 and $45.31. That ranks 174th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 280th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for West Valley City and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near West Valley City.

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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Sandy, UT

$40.00–$45.00/ hour
  • Part-time
  • Req 38165
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Dental Hygienist pay in West Valley City, UT

The metro median is 1% above the Utah statewide median of $39.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 dental hygienists employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.33$77,65018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.85$78,73016% below U.S. median
Median$40.19$83,58011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.31$94,240in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$48.13$100,1106% above U.S. median

How West Valley City ranks

  • 174th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 280th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Utah 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 West Valley City

  • Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.19 median hour buys what $39.84 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 West Valley City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,447
  • Per year: $72,342
  • Per month: $6,028

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Salt Lake County

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Salt Lake County (5 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Taylorsville, UT4 mi$40.19/hr57,819
West Jordan, UT6 mi$40.19/hr116,688
Lehi, UT20 mi$41.34/hr93,446
Saratoga Springs, UT24 mi$41.34/hr57,411
Eagle Mountain, UT26 mi$41.34/hr60,575

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License and tax basics in Utah

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

Utah taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in West Valley City, UT?

Dental Hygienists in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $40.19 per hour, about $83,580 a year. The middle half earn between $37.85 and $45.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is West Valley City a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 280th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 174th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in West Valley City?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Valley City.

Do I need a Utah license to work in West Valley City as a dental hygienist?

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

Is West Valley City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Salt Lake 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 West Valley City?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsSandy, UT · 2 postings$45.00/ hr$40–$50
  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
  • Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$54.00High$65

345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $40.00–$45.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Sandy, UT · posted 15 days ago
  2. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $45.00–$50.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · West Valley, UT · posted 23 days ago

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