Dental Hygienist salary in Louisiana
What dental hygienists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$85,240$40.98 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$79,550 – $96,010Top 10%: $98,330+
Jobs2,6900.97× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $93,650 | $45.02 | 840 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $92,700 | $44.57 | 410 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $82,760 | $39.79 | 260 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $85,920 | $41.31 | 230 |
| Lafayette, LA | $81,900 | $39.38 | 200 |
| Monroe, LA | $79,530 | $38.24 | 160 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $81,800 | $39.33 | 120 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $84,080 | $40.42 | 120 |
| Alexandria, LA | $80,330 | $38.62 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $78,620 | $37.80 | 80 |
| Hammond, LA | $81,840 | $39.35 | 70 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $79,000 | $37.98 | 70 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $78,620 | $37.80 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Arkansas · $86,760 Wyoming · $85,130 Tennessee · $84,640 South Carolina · $84,340 Iowa · $84,010 Michigan · $83,790
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Louisiana?
Dental Hygienists in Louisiana earned a median of $85,240 a year ($40.98 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $79,550 to $96,010.
Where in Louisiana do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $93,650.
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.