Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienist Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville
The median dental hygienist earns $130,600 a year in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro, with most between $122,180 and $145,600.
25th percentile
$122,180
Entry / lower range
Median
$130,600
The typical pay
75th percentile
$145,600
Experienced / upper range
Santa Cruz-Watsonville runs about 5% above the California median. Versus the national median, it's about 33% above average.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville: FAQ
What is the average dental hygienist salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville area is about $130,600, with most earning between $122,180 and $145,600 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Santa Cruz-Watsonville higher or lower than the rest of California?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville runs about 5% above the California state median for dental hygienists.
How does Santa Cruz-Watsonville compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental hygienist pay in Santa Cruz-Watsonville is about 33% above average.
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