Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dental Hygienist Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara

The median dental hygienist earns $135,990 a year in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro, with most between $122,690 and $138,370.

25th percentile

$122,690

Entry / lower range

Median

$135,990

The typical pay

75th percentile

$138,370

Experienced / upper range

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara runs about 9% above the California median. Versus the national median, it's about 39% above average.

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Dental Hygienist salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara: FAQ

What is the average dental hygienist salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area is about $135,990, with most earning between $122,690 and $138,370 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara higher or lower than the rest of California?

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara runs about 9% above the California state median for dental hygienists.

How does Santa Maria-Santa Barbara compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dental hygienist pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara is about 39% above average.