Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Salinas
The median dental hygienist earns $122,370 a year in the Salinas metro, with the middle half between $108,080 and $127,450.[1]
25th percentile
$108,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$122,370
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$127,450
Upper end of the middle half
Salinas runs about 2% lower than the California median and ranks 16th of 25 California metros. It is about 25% higher than the national median.
Salinas pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,280 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $108,080 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $122,370 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $127,450 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $138,260 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $121,560 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Salinas: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Salinas?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Salinas metro area is $122,370, with the middle half earning between $108,080 and $127,450 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,280 at the 10th percentile to $138,260 at the 90th.
Is Salinas higher or lower than the rest of California?
Salinas runs about 2% lower than the California state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 16th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salinas compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Salinas is about 25% 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 Salinas area?
BLS estimates 240 dental hygienists were employed in the Salinas metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.88, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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