Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Mississippi
The median dental hygienist earns $67,280 a year in Mississippi ($32.35 an hour), with the middle half earning between $63,000 and $74,600.[1]
25th percentile
$63,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$67,280
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$74,600
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $67,280 per year or $32.35/hr at the median. Mississippi runs about 31% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Mississippi
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental hygienists in Mississippi earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Mississippi hourly | Mississippi annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28.27 | $58,810 | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $30.29 | $63,000 | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Median | $32.35 | $67,280 | $47.16 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $35.86 | $74,600 | $52.16 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $40.06 | $83,320 | $60.60 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $32.99 | $68,630 | $47.59 | $98,990 |
How many dental hygienists work in Mississippi
1,140
0.98
0.68
How Mississippi compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $67,280 in Mississippi vs. $98,100 nationally, $30,820 (31%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $58,810 vs. $74,880, 21% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $83,320 vs. $126,050, 34% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 24.8% in Mississippi vs. 7% nationally.
Dental Hygienist pay by metro area in Mississippi
All 4 Mississippi metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $78,580 | $75,870–$92,310 | 650 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $73,500 | $67,520–$75,360 | 160 |
| Jackson | $67,270 | $65,100–$81,290 | 320 |
| Hattiesburg | $65,360 | $62,340–$68,190 | 90 |
Job outlook for dental hygienists in Mississippi
Mississippi's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 24.8% over 2024–2034, from 1,560 to 1,940 jobs, with about 140 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 7%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental hygienist employment to grow 8% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 15,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental hygienist pay in Mississippi
Pay for a dental hygienist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Mississippi: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Mississippi?
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Mississippi was $67,280 ($32.35 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $63,000 and $74,600. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $58,810 and the top 10% earned over $83,320.
Do dental hygienists in Mississippi earn more than the national median?
No. The Mississippi median of $67,280 is lower than the U.S. median of $98,100. That is $30,820 (31%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Mississippi metro area pays dental hygienists the most?
Among the 4 Mississippi metro areas with published BLS data, Memphis has the highest median at $78,580 a year. Hattiesburg has the lowest, at $65,360.
How many dental hygienists work in Mississippi?
BLS estimates 1,140 dental hygienists were employed in Mississippi in May 2025. That is 0.98 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.68, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental hygienists growing in Mississippi?
Mississippi's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 24.8% over 2024–2034, from 1,560 to 1,940 jobs. That works out to about 140 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 7%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Hygienists (29-1292), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Mississippi long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Hygienists
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists