Dental Hygienist salary in New York
What dental hygienists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,130$51.03 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$89,960 – $121,740Top 10%: $126,640+
Jobs13,6600.98× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $109,720 | $52.75 | 14,230 |
| Rochester, NY | $93,650 | $45.02 | 940 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,470 | $39.65 | 760 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $98,030 | $47.13 | 730 |
| Syracuse, NY | $93,640 | $45.02 | 580 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $100,600 | $48.37 | 450 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $81,780 | $39.32 | 270 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $96,990 | $46.63 | 210 |
| Binghamton, NY | $81,640 | $39.25 | 190 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $96,800 | $46.54 | 180 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $95,480 | $45.91 | 160 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $85,220 | $40.97 | 90 |
| Kingston, NY | $98,880 | $47.54 | 90 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $81,170 | $39.02 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $96,620 | $46.45 | 60 |
| Elmira, NY | $73,210 | $35.20 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Colorado · $109,580 Maryland · $107,830 New Jersey · $107,040 Minnesota · $103,970 Virginia · $102,950 New Hampshire · $101,250
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in New York?
Dental Hygienists in New York earned a median of $106,130 a year ($51.03 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $89,960 to $121,740.
Where in New York do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $109,720.
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.