Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in El Centro
The median dental hygienist earns $115,870 a year in the El Centro metro, with the middle half between $104,410 and $126,480.[1]
25th percentile
$104,410
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$115,870
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$126,480
Upper end of the middle half
El Centro runs about 7% lower than the California median and ranks 20th of 25 California metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
El Centro pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,290 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $104,410 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $115,870 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $126,480 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $130,840 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $116,110 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in El Centro: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in El Centro?
The median dental hygienist salary in the El Centro metro area is $115,870, with the middle half earning between $104,410 and $126,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $103,290 at the 10th percentile to $130,840 at the 90th.
Is El Centro higher or lower than the rest of California?
El Centro runs about 7% lower than the California state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 20th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does El Centro compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in El Centro is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the El Centro area?
BLS estimates 40 dental hygienists were employed in the El Centro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.45, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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