Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Monroe

The median dental hygienist earns $78,660 a year in the Monroe metro, with the middle half between $77,970 and $90,420.[1]

25th percentile

$77,970

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$78,660

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$90,420

Upper end of the middle half

Monroe runs about 6% lower than the Michigan median and ranks 16th of 16 Michigan metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.

Monroe pay range vs. Michigan and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Monroe vs. Michigan vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualMichigan annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$77,060$77,230$74,880
25th percentile$77,970$79,670$83,570
Median$78,660$83,790$98,100
75th percentile$90,420$93,310$108,480
90th percentile$93,580$96,970$126,050
Mean (average)$81,870$85,940$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

60

About 1% of Michigan's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.47

Michigan: 1.96

Location quotient

1.02

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

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Dental Hygienist salary in Monroe: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Monroe?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Monroe metro area is $78,660, with the middle half earning between $77,970 and $90,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $77,060 at the 10th percentile to $93,580 at the 90th.

Is Monroe higher or lower than the rest of Michigan?

Monroe runs about 6% lower than the Michigan state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 16th of 16 Michigan metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Monroe compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Monroe is about 20% 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 Monroe area?

BLS estimates 60 dental hygienists were employed in the Monroe metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.02, so the role is close to the national average.