Dental Hygienist salary in Mississippi
What dental hygienists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$67,280$32.35 per hour
vs U.S.−31%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$63,000 – $74,600Top 10%: $83,320+
Jobs1,1400.68× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $78,580 | $37.78 | 650 |
| Jackson, MS | $67,270 | $32.34 | 320 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,130 | $30.35 | 220 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $73,500 | $35.34 | 160 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,630 | $30.11 | 120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $65,360 | $31.42 | 90 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $65,330 | $31.41 | 60 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,980 | $30.28 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Iowa · $84,010 Michigan · $83,790 Pennsylvania · $80,610 Kentucky · $78,830 West Virginia · $73,840 Alabama · $61,160
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Mississippi?
Dental Hygienists in Mississippi earned a median of $67,280 a year ($32.35 an hour) in May 2025, 31% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $63,000 to $74,600.
Where in Mississippi do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $78,580.
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.