PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Altoona, WI
$46.00–$51.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Eau Claire, WI
The median dental hygienist pay in the Eau Claire area is $39.84 per hour ($82,870 a year), with the typical range running from $38.34 to $45.05. That ranks 195th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 190th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Eau Claire and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Eau Claire and what they pay.
- $39.84median pay per hour, Eau Claire
- $38–$45typical range per hour
- 210dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $40.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 210 dental hygienists employed in the Eau Claire metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.93 | $76,810 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.34 | $79,750 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.84 | $82,870 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.05 | $93,700 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.23 | $96,160 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Eau Claire ranks
- 195th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 190th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire
- Overall prices in Eau Claire run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.84 median hour buys what $42.93 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Eau Claire paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,434
- Per year: $71,712
- Per month: $5,976
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Eau Claire metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 70 mi | $41.35/hr | 51,049 |
| Woodbury, MN | 70 mi | $48.35/hr | 80,596 |
| Rochester, MN | 74 mi | $46.16/hr | 123,624 |
| St. Paul, MN | 79 mi | $48.35/hr | 307,465 |
| Eagan, MN | 82 mi | $48.35/hr | 67,240 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 84 mi | $48.35/hr | 55,272 |
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License and tax basics in Wisconsin
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Eau Claire, WI?
Dental Hygienists in the Eau Claire metro area have a median pay of $39.84 per hour, about $82,870 a year. The middle half earn between $38.34 and $45.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Eau Claire a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Eau Claire ranks 190th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 195th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Eau Claire?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Eau Claire area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eau Claire.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Eau Claire as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalOak Creek, WI · 4 postings$53.94/ hr$50–$60
- Smile BrandsOshkosh, WI · 31 postings$51.50/ hr$40–$65
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
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2What they are offering now
Low$47Median$52.00High$57
35 Hygienist postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Dental HygienistPermanent$48.00–$52.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$53.00–$57.00/ hour
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