Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Dalton
The median dental hygienist earns $82,010 a year in the Dalton metro, with the middle half between $67,740 and $91,910.[1]
25th percentile
$67,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$82,010
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$91,910
Upper end of the middle half
Dalton runs about 14% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 6th of 14 Georgia metros. It is about 16% lower than the national median.
Dalton pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,970 | $74,610 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $67,740 | $81,140 | $83,570 |
| Median | $82,010 | $95,490 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $91,910 | $101,620 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $92,360 | $103,650 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $78,750 | $91,220 | $98,990 |
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1.54
1.08
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Dental Hygienist salary in Dalton: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Dalton?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Dalton metro area is $82,010, with the middle half earning between $67,740 and $91,910 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,970 at the 10th percentile to $92,360 at the 90th.
Is Dalton higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Dalton runs about 14% lower than the Georgia state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 6th of 14 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Dalton compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Dalton is about 16% 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 Dalton area?
BLS estimates 100 dental hygienists were employed in the Dalton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.08, so the role is close to the national average.
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