Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Rochester
The median dental hygienist earns $103,440 a year in the Rochester metro, with the middle half between $98,830 and $105,530.[1]
25th percentile
$98,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$103,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$105,530
Upper end of the middle half
Rochester runs about the same as the Minnesota median and ranks 2nd of 8 Minnesota metros. It is about 5% higher than the national median.
Rochester pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,570 | $82,110 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $98,830 | $99,040 | $83,570 |
| Median | $103,440 | $103,970 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $105,530 | $116,350 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $115,740 | $120,270 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $101,470 | $103,830 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Rochester: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Rochester?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Rochester metro area is $103,440, with the middle half earning between $98,830 and $105,530 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $82,570 at the 10th percentile to $115,740 at the 90th.
Is Rochester higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Rochester runs about the same as the Minnesota state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 8 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Rochester compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Rochester is about 5% 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 Rochester area?
BLS estimates 180 dental hygienists were employed in the Rochester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.
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