Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Killeen-Temple
The median dental hygienist earns $97,140 a year in the Killeen-Temple metro, with the middle half between $84,560 and $99,450.[1]
25th percentile
$84,560
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$97,140
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$99,450
Upper end of the middle half
Killeen-Temple runs about 2% lower than the Texas median and ranks 7th of 23 Texas metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Killeen-Temple pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,880 | $71,530 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $84,560 | $85,280 | $83,570 |
| Median | $97,140 | $99,240 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $99,450 | $107,320 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $101,940 | $117,890 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $93,070 | $96,240 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Killeen-Temple: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Killeen-Temple?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Killeen-Temple metro area is $97,140, with the middle half earning between $84,560 and $99,450 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $80,880 at the 10th percentile to $101,940 at the 90th.
Is Killeen-Temple higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Killeen-Temple runs about 2% lower than the Texas state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 7th of 23 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Killeen-Temple compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Killeen-Temple 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 Killeen-Temple area?
BLS estimates 190 dental hygienists were employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.88, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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