Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
The median dental hygienist earns $70,730 a year in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro, with the middle half between $56,220 and $71,220.[1]
25th percentile
$56,220
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$70,730
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$71,220
Upper end of the middle half
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 16th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 28% lower than the national median.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,690 | $63,130 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $56,220 | $75,620 | $83,570 |
| Median | $70,730 | $80,610 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $71,220 | $99,950 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $78,710 | $103,540 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $64,930 | $84,260 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area is $70,730, with the middle half earning between $56,220 and $71,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,690 at the 10th percentile to $78,710 at the 90th.
Is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 12% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 16th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Scranton--Wilkes-Barre compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre is about 28% 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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area?
BLS estimates 400 dental hygienists were employed in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.09, so the role is close to the national average.
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