Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Sioux City
The median dental hygienist earns $83,920 a year in the Sioux City metro, with the middle half between $81,130 and $93,750.[1]
25th percentile
$81,130
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$83,920
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$93,750
Upper end of the middle half
Sioux City runs about 9% lower than the South Dakota median and ranks 3rd of 3 South Dakota metros. It is about 14% lower than the national median.
Sioux City pay range vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | South Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,300 | $73,480 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $81,130 | $83,230 | $83,570 |
| Median | $83,920 | $92,210 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $93,750 | $96,230 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $95,290 | $98,290 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $87,010 | $89,180 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Sioux City: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Sioux City?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Sioux City metro area is $83,920, with the middle half earning between $81,130 and $93,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $79,300 at the 10th percentile to $95,290 at the 90th.
Is Sioux City higher or lower than the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux City runs about 9% lower than the South Dakota state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 3 South Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Sioux City compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Sioux City is about 14% 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 Sioux City area?
BLS estimates 120 dental hygienists were employed in the Sioux City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.10, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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