Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Lima
The median dental hygienist earns $78,530 a year in the Lima metro, with the middle half between $76,980 and $91,470.[1]
25th percentile
$76,980
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$78,530
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$91,470
Upper end of the middle half
Lima runs about 12% lower than the Ohio median and ranks 11th of 15 Ohio metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Lima pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,220 | $76,260 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $76,980 | $80,980 | $83,570 |
| Median | $78,530 | $88,990 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $91,470 | $97,210 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $98,670 | $102,950 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $82,350 | $89,900 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Lima: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Lima?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Lima metro area is $78,530, with the middle half earning between $76,980 and $91,470 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $66,220 at the 10th percentile to $98,670 at the 90th.
Is Lima higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Lima runs about 12% lower than the Ohio state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 11th of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lima compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Lima 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 Lima area?
BLS estimates 70 dental hygienists were employed in the Lima metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.01, so the role is close to the national average.
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