Dental Hygienist salary in Connecticut
What dental hygienists earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,690$48.41 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$97,630 – $103,380Top 10%: $106,020+
Jobs3,2401.33× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $98,950 | $47.57 | 1,170 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $103,390 | $49.71 | 850 |
| New Haven, CT | $98,170 | $47.20 | 470 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $101,670 | $48.88 | 380 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $98,630 | $47.42 | 230 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $98,550 | $47.38 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $101,250 Arizona · $101,010 Massachusetts · $100,640 Texas · $99,240 Delaware · $98,910 Montana · $98,440
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Connecticut?
Dental Hygienists in Connecticut earned a median of $100,690 a year ($48.41 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $97,630 to $103,380.
Where in Connecticut do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $103,390.
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.