Dental Hygienist salary in Indiana
What dental hygienists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,330$44.39 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$81,250 – $99,020Top 10%: $102,280+
Jobs5,0201.09× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,260 | $48.20 | 6,470 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $97,470 | $46.86 | 1,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,940 | $49.49 | 1,700 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $81,390 | $39.13 | 780 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $86,120 | $41.40 | 460 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $82,650 | $39.74 | 280 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $87,630 | $42.13 | 260 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $94,380 | $45.38 | 260 |
| Evansville, IN | $82,800 | $39.81 | 200 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $84,270 | $40.52 | 200 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $92,050 | $44.26 | 160 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $91,750 | $44.11 | 150 |
| Bloomington, IN | $86,280 | $41.48 | 130 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $79,210 | $38.08 | 90 |
| Kokomo, IN | $94,230 | $45.30 | 80 |
| Columbus, IN | $84,810 | $40.78 | 70 |
| Muncie, IN | $91,060 | $43.78 | 70 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $80,640 | $38.77 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Missouri · $92,750 Nebraska · $92,580 South Dakota · $92,210 Florida · $91,980 Utah · $91,120 North Dakota · $90,530
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Indiana?
Dental Hygienists in Indiana earned a median of $92,330 a year ($44.39 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $81,250 to $99,020.
Where in Indiana do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $102,940.
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.