Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Stockton-Lodi
The median dental hygienist earns $125,130 a year in the Stockton-Lodi metro, with the middle half between $112,020 and $132,120.[1]
25th percentile
$112,020
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$125,130
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$132,120
Upper end of the middle half
Stockton-Lodi runs about the same as the California median and ranks 10th of 25 California metros. It is about 28% higher than the national median.
Stockton-Lodi pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,080 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $112,020 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $125,130 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $132,120 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $133,240 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $121,550 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Stockton-Lodi: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Stockton-Lodi?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Stockton-Lodi metro area is $125,130, with the middle half earning between $112,020 and $132,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,080 at the 10th percentile to $133,240 at the 90th.
Is Stockton-Lodi higher or lower than the rest of California?
Stockton-Lodi runs about the same as the California state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 10th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Stockton-Lodi compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Stockton-Lodi is about 28% 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 Stockton-Lodi area?
BLS estimates 480 dental hygienists were employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.17, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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