Dental Hygienist salary in Utah
What dental hygienists earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$91,120$43.81 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$81,660 – $95,490Top 10%: $99,570+
Jobs3,7801.52× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $94,330 | $45.35 | 1,390 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $92,000 | $44.23 | 930 |
| Ogden, UT | $85,330 | $41.03 | 740 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $86,120 | $41.40 | 240 |
| St. George, UT | $82,890 | $39.85 | 200 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $81,540 | $39.20 | 150 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $91,200 | $43.84 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Missouri · $92,750 Nebraska · $92,580 Indiana · $92,330 South Dakota · $92,210 Florida · $91,980 North Dakota · $90,530
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,770
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Utah?
Dental Hygienists in Utah earned a median of $91,120 a year ($43.81 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $81,660 to $95,490.
Where in Utah do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT at $94,330.
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.