Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Santa Rosa-Petaluma
The median dental hygienist earns $136,210 a year in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro, with the middle half between $135,170 and $136,710.[1]
25th percentile
$135,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$136,210
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$136,710
Upper end of the middle half
Santa Rosa-Petaluma runs about 9% higher than the California median and ranks 3rd of 25 California metros. It is about 39% higher than the national median.
Santa Rosa-Petaluma pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $130,010 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $135,170 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $136,210 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $136,710 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $151,580 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $137,050 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Santa Rosa-Petaluma: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Santa Rosa-Petaluma?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area is $136,210, with the middle half earning between $135,170 and $136,710 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $130,010 at the 10th percentile to $151,580 at the 90th.
Is Santa Rosa-Petaluma higher or lower than the rest of California?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma runs about 9% higher than the California state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Santa Rosa-Petaluma compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Santa Rosa-Petaluma 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 Rosa-Petaluma area?
BLS estimates 310 dental hygienists were employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.05, so the role is close to the national average.
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