Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Hot Springs
The median dental hygienist earns $82,970 a year in the Hot Springs metro, with the middle half between $78,040 and $92,190.[1]
25th percentile
$78,040
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$82,970
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$92,190
Upper end of the middle half
Hot Springs runs about 4% lower than the Arkansas median and ranks 5th of 7 Arkansas metros. It is about 15% lower than the national median.
Hot Springs pay range vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arkansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,320 | $62,170 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $78,040 | $82,620 | $83,570 |
| Median | $82,970 | $86,760 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $92,190 | $93,600 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $103,820 | $97,730 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $81,700 | $85,660 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Hot Springs: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Hot Springs?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Hot Springs metro area is $82,970, with the middle half earning between $78,040 and $92,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $56,320 at the 10th percentile to $103,820 at the 90th.
Is Hot Springs higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?
Hot Springs runs about 4% lower than the Arkansas state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 5th of 7 Arkansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Hot Springs compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Hot Springs is about 15% 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 Hot Springs area?
BLS estimates 70 dental hygienists were employed in the Hot Springs metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.21, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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