Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Lafayette
The median dental hygienist earns $81,900 a year in the Lafayette metro, with the middle half between $80,810 and $91,520.[1]
25th percentile
$80,810
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$81,900
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$91,520
Upper end of the middle half
Lafayette runs about 4% lower than the Louisiana median and ranks 6th of 10 Louisiana metros. It is about 17% lower than the national median.
Lafayette pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,450 | $49,900 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $80,810 | $79,550 | $83,570 |
| Median | $81,900 | $85,240 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $91,520 | $96,010 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $96,310 | $98,330 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $81,710 | $83,160 | $98,990 |
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0.76
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Dental Hygienist salary in Lafayette: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Lafayette?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Lafayette metro area is $81,900, with the middle half earning between $80,810 and $91,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $49,450 at the 10th percentile to $96,310 at the 90th.
Is Lafayette higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette runs about 4% lower than the Louisiana state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 6th of 10 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lafayette compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Lafayette 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 Lafayette area?
BLS estimates 200 dental hygienists were employed in the Lafayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.76, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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