Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Helena
The median dental hygienist earns $98,200 a year in the Helena metro, with the middle half between $96,100 and $100,110.[1]
25th percentile
$96,100
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$98,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$100,110
Upper end of the middle half
Helena runs about the same as the Montana median and ranks 3rd of 5 Montana metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Helena pay range vs. Montana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Montana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,750 | $83,060 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $96,100 | $94,460 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,200 | $98,440 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $100,110 | $100,920 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $101,640 | $104,780 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $95,680 | $96,730 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Helena: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Helena?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Helena metro area is $98,200, with the middle half earning between $96,100 and $100,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $80,750 at the 10th percentile to $101,640 at the 90th.
Is Helena higher or lower than the rest of Montana?
Helena runs about the same as the Montana state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 5 Montana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Helena compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Helena 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 Helena area?
BLS estimates 80 dental hygienists were employed in the Helena metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.23, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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