Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Harrisonburg

The median dental hygienist earns $100,620 a year in the Harrisonburg metro, with the middle half between $97,860 and $110,800.[1]

25th percentile

$97,860

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$100,620

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$110,800

Upper end of the middle half

Harrisonburg runs about 2% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 5th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.

Harrisonburg pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Harrisonburg vs. Virginia vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualVirginia annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$82,110$86,730$74,880
25th percentile$97,860$97,630$83,570
Median$100,620$102,950$98,100
75th percentile$110,800$119,690$108,480
90th percentile$123,530$125,560$126,050
Mean (average)$103,390$105,120$98,990

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

Employed in metro

100

About 3% of Virginia's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.49

Virginia: 0.92

Location quotient

1.04

1.00 = U.S. average; close to the national average

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Dental Hygienist salary in Harrisonburg: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Harrisonburg?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Harrisonburg metro area is $100,620, with the middle half earning between $97,860 and $110,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $82,110 at the 10th percentile to $123,530 at the 90th.

Is Harrisonburg higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?

Harrisonburg runs about 2% lower than the Virginia state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 5th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Harrisonburg compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Harrisonburg is about 3% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)

How many dental hygienists work in the Harrisonburg area?

BLS estimates 100 dental hygienists were employed in the Harrisonburg metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.