Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Athens-Clarke County
The median dental hygienist earns $81,830 a year in the Athens-Clarke County metro, with the middle half between $77,650 and $92,270.[1]
25th percentile
$77,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$81,830
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$92,270
Upper end of the middle half
Athens-Clarke County runs about 14% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 7th of 14 Georgia metros. It is about 17% lower than the national median.
Athens-Clarke County pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,860 | $74,610 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $77,650 | $81,140 | $83,570 |
| Median | $81,830 | $95,490 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $92,270 | $101,620 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $93,500 | $103,650 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $82,380 | $91,220 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Athens-Clarke County: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Athens-Clarke County?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Athens-Clarke County metro area is $81,830, with the middle half earning between $77,650 and $92,270 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $64,860 at the 10th percentile to $93,500 at the 90th.
Is Athens-Clarke County higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Athens-Clarke County runs about 14% lower than the Georgia state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 7th of 14 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Athens-Clarke County compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Athens-Clarke County is about 17% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Athens-Clarke County area?
BLS estimates 130 dental hygienists were employed in the Athens-Clarke County metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.97, so the role is close to the national average.
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