Dental Hygienist salary in Kentucky
What dental hygienists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,830$37.90 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$67,880 – $91,800Top 10%: $98,770+
Jobs2,0700.72× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,940 | $49.49 | 1,700 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $81,390 | $39.13 | 780 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $80,110 | $38.51 | 410 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $81,260 | $39.07 | 200 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $73,470 | $35.32 | 180 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $64,700 | $31.10 | 160 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $75,690 | $36.39 | 120 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $73,240 | $35.21 | 120 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $71,840 | $34.54 | 100 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $79,610 | $38.28 | 90 |
| Owensboro, KY | $75,490 | $36.29 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $64,620 | $31.07 | 70 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $64,120 | $30.83 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $84,640 South Carolina · $84,340 Iowa · $84,010 Michigan · $83,790 Pennsylvania · $80,610 West Virginia · $73,840
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Kentucky?
Dental Hygienists in Kentucky earned a median of $78,830 a year ($37.90 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $67,880 to $91,800.
Where in Kentucky do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, 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.