WI · Janesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Janesville, WI

Pay for dental hygienists in the Janesville area centers on $40.14 per hour, or about $83,480 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.92 and the upper quarter over $45.54. That ranks 178th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 194th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Janesville and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Janesville.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Evansville, WI

$45.00–$50.00/ hour
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 38726
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Dental Hygienist pay in Janesville, WI

The metro median is in line with the Wisconsin statewide median of $40.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dental hygienists employed in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.88$66,31030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.92$78,87016% below U.S. median
Median$40.14$83,48011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.54$94,720in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$46.74$97,2203% above U.S. median

How Janesville ranks

  • 178th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 194th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Janesville

  • Overall prices in Janesville-Beloit run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.14 median hour buys what $42.84 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 Janesville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,445
  • Per year: $72,252
  • Per month: $6,021

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Janesville-Beloit metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Rock County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Rock County (1 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
Rockford, IL30 mi$39.89/hr147,486
Madison, WI35 mi$44.36/hr285,300
Waukesha, WI45 mi$39.68/hr71,461
West Allis, WI55 mi$39.68/hr59,784
Elgin, IL57 mi$47.13/hr114,701
Kenosha, WI58 mi$39.99/hr99,578

Dental Hygienist jobs in Wisconsin · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

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.

Wisconsin 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 Janesville, WI?

Dental Hygienists in the Janesville-Beloit metro area have a median pay of $40.14 per hour, about $83,480 a year. The middle half earn between $37.92 and $45.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Janesville a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Janesville-Beloit ranks 194th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 178th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Janesville?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Janesville-Beloit area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Janesville.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Janesville 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.

Is Janesville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Rock 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 Janesville?

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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.

3Open now: 35 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental HygienistPermanent
    $48.00–$52.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Germantown, WI · posted today
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $53.00–$57.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Oak Creek, WI · posted 2 days ago

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