Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Duluth
The median dental hygienist earns $98,600 a year in the Duluth metro, with the middle half between $82,570 and $100,230.[1]
25th percentile
$82,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$98,600
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$100,230
Upper end of the middle half
Duluth runs about 5% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 5th of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Duluth pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,450 | $82,110 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $82,570 | $99,040 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,600 | $103,970 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $100,230 | $116,350 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $101,280 | $120,270 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $93,310 | $103,830 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Duluth: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Duluth?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Duluth metro area is $98,600, with the middle half earning between $82,570 and $100,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $78,450 at the 10th percentile to $101,280 at the 90th.
Is Duluth higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth runs about 5% lower than the Minnesota state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 5th of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Duluth compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Duluth is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Duluth area?
BLS estimates 220 dental hygienists were employed in the Duluth metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.22, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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