Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Lubbock
The median dental hygienist earns $86,340 a year in the Lubbock metro, with the middle half between $80,460 and $97,180.[1]
25th percentile
$80,460
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$86,340
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$97,180
Upper end of the middle half
Lubbock runs about 13% lower than the Texas median and ranks 13th of 23 Texas metros. It is about 12% lower than the national median.
Lubbock pay range vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Texas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,180 | $71,530 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $80,460 | $85,280 | $83,570 |
| Median | $86,340 | $99,240 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $97,180 | $107,320 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $97,830 | $117,890 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $87,860 | $96,240 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Lubbock: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Lubbock?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Lubbock metro area is $86,340, with the middle half earning between $80,460 and $97,180 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $78,180 at the 10th percentile to $97,830 at the 90th.
Is Lubbock higher or lower than the rest of Texas?
Lubbock runs about 13% lower than the Texas state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 13th of 23 Texas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lubbock compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Lubbock is about 12% 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 Lubbock area?
BLS estimates 170 dental hygienists were employed in the Lubbock metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.72, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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