Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Visalia
The median dental hygienist earns $98,240 a year in the Visalia metro, with the middle half between $97,740 and $118,310.[1]
25th percentile
$97,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$98,240
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$118,310
Upper end of the middle half
Visalia runs about 21% lower than the California median and ranks 25th of 25 California metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Visalia pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,520 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $97,740 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,240 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $118,310 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $121,700 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $104,970 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Visalia: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Visalia?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Visalia metro area is $98,240, with the middle half earning between $97,740 and $118,310 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $97,520 at the 10th percentile to $121,700 at the 90th.
Is Visalia higher or lower than the rest of California?
Visalia runs about 21% lower than the California state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 25th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Visalia compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Visalia is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Visalia area?
BLS estimates 200 dental hygienists were employed in the Visalia metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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