Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Worcester
The median dental hygienist earns $100,460 a year in the Worcester metro, with the middle half between $99,730 and $101,280.[1]
25th percentile
$99,730
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$100,460
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$101,280
Upper end of the middle half
Worcester runs about the same as the Massachusetts median and ranks 3rd of 7 Massachusetts metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Worcester pay range vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Massachusetts annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,520 | $93,510 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $99,730 | $98,150 | $83,570 |
| Median | $100,460 | $100,640 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $101,280 | $106,220 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $105,430 | $117,380 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $100,180 | $102,160 | $98,990 |
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2.27
1.58
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Dental Hygienist salary in Worcester: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Worcester?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Worcester metro area is $100,460, with the middle half earning between $99,730 and $101,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,520 at the 10th percentile to $105,430 at the 90th.
Is Worcester higher or lower than the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester runs about the same as the Massachusetts state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 7 Massachusetts metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Worcester compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Worcester is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Worcester area?
BLS estimates 790 dental hygienists were employed in the Worcester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.58, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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