Dental Hygienist salary in Massachusetts
What dental hygienists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,640$48.39 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$98,150 – $106,220Top 10%: $117,380+
Jobs6,8501.31× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,990 | $49.03 | 5,150 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $89,310 | $42.94 | 1,250 |
| Worcester, MA | $100,460 | $48.30 | 790 |
| Springfield, MA | $97,620 | $46.93 | 380 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $101,820 | $48.95 | 190 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $97,940 | $47.09 | 130 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $97,980 | $47.11 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $101,250 Arizona · $101,010 Connecticut · $100,690 Texas · $99,240 Delaware · $98,910 Montana · $98,440
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Massachusetts?
Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts earned a median of $100,640 a year ($48.39 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $98,150 to $106,220.
Where in Massachusetts do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $101,990.
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.