Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Muncie

The median dental hygienist earns $91,060 a year in the Muncie metro, with the middle half between $78,920 and $99,160.[1]

25th percentile

$78,920

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$91,060

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$99,160

Upper end of the middle half

Muncie runs about 1% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 7th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.

Muncie pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Muncie vs. Indiana vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualIndiana annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$77,420$74,970$74,880
25th percentile$78,920$81,250$83,570
Median$91,060$92,330$98,100
75th percentile$99,160$99,020$108,480
90th percentile$99,890$102,280$126,050
Mean (average)$88,370$89,660$98,990

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

Employed in metro

70

About 1% of Indiana's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.53

Indiana: 1.57

Location quotient

1.07

1.00 = U.S. average; close to the national average

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Dental Hygienist salary in Muncie: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Muncie?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Muncie metro area is $91,060, with the middle half earning between $78,920 and $99,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $77,420 at the 10th percentile to $99,890 at the 90th.

Is Muncie higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?

Muncie runs about 1% lower than the Indiana state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 7th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Muncie compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Muncie is about 7% 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 Muncie area?

BLS estimates 70 dental hygienists were employed in the Muncie metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.07, so the role is close to the national average.