Dental Hygienist salary in Alabama
What dental hygienists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,160$29.41 per hour
vs U.S.−38%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$58,800 – $63,410Top 10%: $72,410+
Jobs3,1701.05× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $61,730 | $29.68 | 1,150 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,370 | $29.98 | 360 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $80,240 | $38.58 | 240 |
| Mobile, AL | $60,710 | $29.19 | 200 |
| Montgomery, AL | $60,120 | $28.91 | 190 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $61,980 | $29.80 | 190 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $61,000 | $29.33 | 160 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,500 | $29.09 | 130 |
| Dothan, AL | $58,310 | $28.04 | 100 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $60,490 | $29.08 | 90 |
| Decatur, AL | $61,340 | $29.49 | 80 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $58,660 | $28.20 | 80 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $57,440 | $27.61 | 80 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $56,070 | $26.96 | 80 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $57,240 | $27.52 | 80 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $56,950 | $27.38 | 70 |
| Gadsden, AL | $55,840 | $26.85 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Iowa · $84,010 Michigan · $83,790 Pennsylvania · $80,610 Kentucky · $78,830 West Virginia · $73,840 Mississippi · $67,280
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Alabama?
Dental Hygienists in Alabama earned a median of $61,160 a year ($29.41 an hour) in May 2025, 38% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $58,800 to $63,410.
Where in Alabama do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Columbus, GA-AL at $80,240.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.