Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County
The median dental hygienist earns $81,390 a year in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro, with the middle half between $77,040 and $97,160.[1]
25th percentile
$77,040
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$81,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$97,160
Upper end of the middle half
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about 3% higher than the Kentucky median and ranks 2nd of 9 Kentucky metros. It is about 17% lower than the national median.
Louisville/Jefferson County pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,870 | $61,280 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $77,040 | $67,880 | $83,570 |
| Median | $81,390 | $78,830 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $97,160 | $91,800 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $99,250 | $98,770 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $83,640 | $78,950 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Louisville/Jefferson County: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Louisville/Jefferson County?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area is $81,390, with the middle half earning between $77,040 and $97,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $63,870 at the 10th percentile to $99,250 at the 90th.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about 3% higher than the Kentucky state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 9 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Louisville/Jefferson County compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Louisville/Jefferson 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 Louisville/Jefferson County area?
BLS estimates 780 dental hygienists were employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County 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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