Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
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 the middle half between $122,690 and $138,370.[1]
25th percentile
$122,690
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$135,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$138,370
Upper end of the middle half
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara runs about 9% higher than the California median and ranks 4th of 25 California metros. It is about 39% higher than the national median.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,210 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $122,690 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $135,990 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $138,370 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $151,030 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $130,790 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area is $135,990, with the middle half earning between $122,690 and $138,370 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $106,210 at the 10th percentile to $151,030 at the 90th.
Is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara higher or lower than the rest of California?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara runs about 9% higher than the California state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 4th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Santa Maria-Santa Barbara compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara is about 39% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area?
BLS estimates 260 dental hygienists were employed in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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