BLS wage data · May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in New Jersey
Dental hygienists in New Jersey earn a median of $107,040 a year, or $51.46 an hour (BLS, May 2025). That's 9% more than the national median of $98,100, and ranks 9th among the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data.
New Jersey dental hygienist pay range
Half of dental hygienists in New Jersey earn between $101,270 and $115,470 a year. The bottom 10% earn less than $94,260, and the top 10% earn more than $117,730. BLS doesn't track starting pay, so the lower percentiles are the best guide to entry-level salary.
- 10th percentile
- $94,260
- Bottom 10% earn less
- 25th percentile
- $101,270
- Bottom 25% earn less
- Median
- $107,040
- Half earn more, half less
- 75th percentile
- $115,470
- Top 25% earn more
- 90th percentile
- $117,730
- Top 10% earn more
- Median annual
- $107,040
- $51.46 an hour
- Average (mean)
- $104,410
- $50.20 an hour
- vs US median
- +9%
- US: $98,100
- Pay rank
- 9th
- of 50 with May 2025 data
How New Jersey compares with nearby states
New Jersey pays more than nearby New York ($106,130), Delaware ($98,910), and Pennsylvania ($80,610).
| State | Median / year | vs US | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,040 | +9% | 9th |
| New York | $106,130 | +8% | 10th |
| Delaware | $98,910 | +1% | 18th |
| Pennsylvania | $80,610 | −18% | 46th |
Median pay, BLS OEWS. Rank 1 = highest median pay among the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data. See all states.
Dental hygienist jobs in New Jersey
- Employed
- 7,230
- 10th most of 50 with May 2025 data
- Per 1,000 jobs
- 1.7
- Of all jobs in New Jersey
- Location quotient
- 1.18
- 1.00 = US average
About 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in New Jersey are dental hygienist jobs.
For the size of its workforce, New Jersey has about 18% more dental hygienist jobs than the US average (location quotient 1.18; 1.00 = the national average).
Many dental hygienists work part time, and some work for more than one dentist (BLS). Temping is another way to pick up shifts: see how temp and PRN work pays.
Schools, license, and CE in New Jersey
- Schools
Dental hygiene schools in New Jersey
New Jersey has 5 dental hygiene programs at 5 schools.
Compare programs - License
How to become a dental hygienist in New Jersey
Exams, application steps, and board links for licensure in New Jersey.
See license steps - CE
New Jersey CE requirements
20 hours every 2 years. See required topics and renewal rules.
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New Jersey dental hygienist salary FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in New Jersey?
Dental hygienists in New Jersey earn a median of $107,040 a year ($51.46 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. The average (mean) is $104,410. That's 9% more than the national median of $98,100.
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly wage in New Jersey is $51.46 and the mean is $50.20 (BLS, May 2025). Nationally, the May 2025 median is $47.16 an hour.
What is the starting salary for dental hygienists in New Jersey?
BLS doesn't publish starting salaries. The closest guide is the low end of the range: in New Jersey, 10% of dental hygienists earn less than $94,260 a year and 25% earn less than $101,270.
How does New Jersey rank for dental hygienist pay?
By median pay, New Jersey ranks 9th among the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data (+9% vs the US median). New Jersey pays more than nearby New York ($106,130), Delaware ($98,910), and Pennsylvania ($80,610). See every state
How many dental hygienists work in New Jersey?
About 7,230 dental hygienists work in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025). That's the 10th most of the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data. About 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in New Jersey are dental hygienist jobs.
How do I become a dental hygienist in New Jersey?
To become a dental hygienist in New Jersey, you graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the NBDHE and the ADEX clinical exam, pass the New Jersey jurisprudence exam, and apply to the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. See the full steps, exams accepted, and board links. New Jersey license steps
Sources and method
- BLS OEWS: New Jersey, May 2025. All occupations for the state; Dental Hygienists is SOC 29-1292
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). National and state estimates, May 2025
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Hygienists. Licensing and work schedule facts
- Data retrieved September 28, 2026. BLS publishes new wage estimates once a year.
- Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employment excludes self-employed workers and is rounded by BLS.
- Rank and “vs US” are computed from BLS medians; percentages are rounded to the nearest whole percent. Ranks cover the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data.
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