Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Auburn-Opelika
The median dental hygienist earns $60,490 a year in the Auburn-Opelika metro, with the middle half between $58,890 and $61,680.[1]
25th percentile
$58,890
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$60,490
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,680
Upper end of the middle half
Auburn-Opelika runs about 1% lower than the Alabama median and ranks 8th of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 38% lower than the national median.
Auburn-Opelika pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,120 | $48,960 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $58,890 | $58,800 | $83,570 |
| Median | $60,490 | $61,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $61,680 | $63,410 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $62,630 | $72,410 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $59,580 | $60,850 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Auburn-Opelika: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Auburn-Opelika?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Auburn-Opelika metro area is $60,490, with the middle half earning between $58,890 and $61,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $47,120 at the 10th percentile to $62,630 at the 90th.
Is Auburn-Opelika higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Auburn-Opelika runs about 1% lower than the Alabama state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 8th of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Auburn-Opelika compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Auburn-Opelika is about 38% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Auburn-Opelika area?
BLS estimates 90 dental hygienists were employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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