Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Arizona
The median dental hygienist earns $101,010 a year in Arizona ($48.56 an hour), with the middle half earning between $98,660 and $105,990.[1]
25th percentile
$98,660
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$101,010
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$105,990
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $101,010 per year or $48.56/hr at the median. Arizona runs about 3% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Arizona
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental hygienists in Arizona earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Arizona hourly | Arizona annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43.98 | $91,480 | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $47.44 | $98,660 | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Median | $48.56 | $101,010 | $47.16 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $50.96 | $105,990 | $52.16 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $58.61 | $121,910 | $60.60 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $48.78 | $101,450 | $47.59 | $98,990 |
How many dental hygienists work in Arizona
4,530
1.40
0.98
How Arizona compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $101,010 in Arizona vs. $98,100 nationally, $2,910 (3%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $91,480 vs. $74,880, 22% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $121,910 vs. $126,050, 3% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 16.2% in Arizona vs. 7% nationally.
Dental Hygienist pay by metro area in Arizona
All 7 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $102,790 | $98,710–$102,790 | 250 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $102,520 | $99,410–$107,880 | 3,240 |
| Flagstaff | $101,220 | $96,010–$103,970 | 90 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $98,050 | $94,990–$103,360 | 190 |
| Yuma | $96,850 | $91,840–$99,690 | 60 |
| Tucson | $96,740 | $93,460–$101,710 | 490 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $91,420 | $84,690–$97,450 | 40 |
Job outlook for dental hygienists in Arizona
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 16.2% over 2024–2034, from 5,150 to 5,990 jobs, with about 420 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 7%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental hygienist employment to grow 8% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 15,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental hygienist pay in Arizona
Pay for a dental hygienist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Arizona: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Arizona?
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Arizona was $101,010 ($48.56 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $98,660 and $105,990. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $91,480 and the top 10% earned over $121,910.
Do dental hygienists in Arizona earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Arizona median of $101,010 is higher than the U.S. median of $98,100. That is $2,910 (3%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Arizona metro area pays dental hygienists the most?
Among the 7 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, Lake Havasu City-Kingman has the highest median at $102,790 a year. Sierra Vista-Douglas has the lowest, at $91,420.
How many dental hygienists work in Arizona?
BLS estimates 4,530 dental hygienists were employed in Arizona in May 2025. That is 1.40 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.98, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental hygienists growing in Arizona?
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 16.2% over 2024–2034, from 5,150 to 5,990 jobs. That works out to about 420 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 7%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Hygienists (29-1292), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Arizona long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Hygienists
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists