Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Huntsville
The median dental hygienist earns $62,370 a year in the Huntsville metro, with the middle half between $61,540 and $64,890.[1]
25th percentile
$61,540
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$62,370
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$64,890
Upper end of the middle half
Huntsville runs about 2% higher than the Alabama median and ranks 2nd of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 36% lower than the national median.
Huntsville pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,690 | $48,960 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $61,540 | $58,800 | $83,570 |
| Median | $62,370 | $61,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $64,890 | $63,410 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $74,030 | $72,410 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $62,970 | $60,850 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Huntsville: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Huntsville?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Huntsville metro area is $62,370, with the middle half earning between $61,540 and $64,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $48,690 at the 10th percentile to $74,030 at the 90th.
Is Huntsville higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Huntsville runs about 2% higher than the Alabama state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Huntsville compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Huntsville is about 36% 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 Huntsville area?
BLS estimates 360 dental hygienists were employed in the Huntsville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.95, so the role is close to the national average.
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