Dental Hygienist salary in Texas
Dental Hygienists in Texas earn a median of $45.43 per hour, about $94,490 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $45.32. The middle half earn between $39.82 and $49.72 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, at $49.55 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $45.43median pay per hour
- $94,490median pay per year
- 16,010dental hygienists employed in Texas
- #23of 50 states by median pay
Dental Hygienist pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.26 | $48,380 | $31.96 |
| Lower quartile | $39.82 | $82,830 | $38.49 |
| Median | $45.43 | $94,490 | $45.32 |
| Upper quartile | $49.72 | $103,420 | $49.48 |
| Top 10% | $53.16 | $110,570 | $57.72 |
Dental Hygienist pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49.55 | $103,050 | 3,900 | 9% above | $50.24 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48.50 | $100,880 | 1,090 | 7% above | $49.46 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $46.46 | $96,640 | 150 | 2% above | $49.55 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $45.11 | $93,830 | 140 | 1% below | $50.10 |
| Waco, TX | $44.56 | $92,680 | 120 | 2% below | $48.15 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44.16 | $91,850 | 200 | 3% below | $47.65 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $43.98 | $91,470 | 180 | 3% below | $48.26 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $43.60 | $90,690 | 6,230 | 4% below | $42.29 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $41.27 | $85,840 | 1,090 | 9% below | $43.57 |
| Tyler, TX | $40.40 | $84,030 | 190 | 11% below | $43.84 |
| Longview, TX | $40.11 | $83,420 | 130 | 12% below | $44.82 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39.93 | $83,060 | 170 | 12% below | $43.73 |
| El Paso, TX | $39.81 | $82,800 | 340 | 12% below | $44.28 |
| Victoria, TX | $39.79 | $82,750 | 50 | 12% below | $44.29 |
| Amarillo, TX | $39.66 | $82,500 | 130 | 13% below | $43.19 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $39.51 | $82,180 | 50 | 13% below | $44.14 |
| Abilene, TX | $39.45 | $82,060 | 80 | 13% below | $43.66 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $39.14 | $81,400 | 60 | 14% below | — |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $39.12 | $81,360 | 130 | 14% below | $43.01 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38.99 | $81,100 | 60 | 14% below | $42.17 |
| Laredo, TX | $37.18 | $77,340 | 70 | 18% below | $42.76 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $36.73 | $76,400 | 130 | 19% below | $42.72 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $36.27 | $75,450 | 190 | 20% below | $42.23 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Hygienist pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $40.27 | $83,760 | 11% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $38.90 | $80,900 | 14% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $46.35 | $96,410 | 2% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $46.09 | $95,860 | 1% above Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 14roles with published pay
- $57.50median pay per hour
- $46–$60typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 10 | $57.50 |
| PDS Health | 2 | $55 |
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $47.50 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $27.90 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 14 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Dental Hygienist jobs in Texas · Dental Hygienist salary nationwide · Texas state guide
Common questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Texas?
The median is $45.43 per hour, about $94,490 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $23.26 and the top 10% earn over $53.16 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays dental hygienists the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has the highest median at $49.55 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for dental hygienist pay?
Texas ranks 23rd of 50 states by median dental hygienist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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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
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