BLS wage data · May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in New York
Dental hygienists in New York earn a median of $106,130 a year, or $51.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025). That's 8% more than the national median of $98,100, and ranks 10th among the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data.
New York dental hygienist pay range
Half of dental hygienists in New York earn between $89,960 and $121,740 a year. The bottom 10% earn less than $77,680, and the top 10% earn more than $126,640. BLS doesn't track starting pay, so the lower percentiles are the best guide to entry-level salary.
- 10th percentile
- $77,680
- Bottom 10% earn less
- 25th percentile
- $89,960
- Bottom 25% earn less
- Median
- $106,130
- Half earn more, half less
- 75th percentile
- $121,740
- Top 25% earn more
- 90th percentile
- $126,640
- Top 10% earn more
- Median annual
- $106,130
- $51.03 an hour
- Average (mean)
- $103,640
- $49.83 an hour
- vs US median
- +8%
- US: $98,100
- Pay rank
- 10th
- of 50 with May 2025 data
How New York compares with nearby states
One of five nearby states pays more than New York. New Jersey pays the most ($107,040).
| State | Median / year | vs US | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,040 | +9% | 9th |
| New York | $106,130 | +8% | 10th |
| Connecticut | $100,690 | +3% | 15th |
| Massachusetts | $100,640 | +3% | 16th |
| Vermont | $97,470 | −1% | 24th |
| 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 York
- Employed
- 13,660
- 3rd most of 50 with May 2025 data
- Per 1,000 jobs
- 1.4
- Of all jobs in New York
- Location quotient
- 0.98
- 1.00 = US average
About 1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in New York are dental hygienist jobs.
For the size of its workforce, New York has about the same share of dental hygienist jobs as the US overall (location quotient 0.98).
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 York
- Schools
Dental hygiene schools in New York
New York has 13 dental hygiene programs at 10 schools.
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How to become a dental hygienist in New York
Exams, application steps, and board links for licensure in New York.
See license steps - CE
New York CE requirements
24 hours every 3 years. See required topics and renewal rules.
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New York dental hygienist salary FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in New York?
Dental hygienists in New York earn a median of $106,130 a year ($51.03 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. The average (mean) is $103,640. That's 8% more than the national median of $98,100.
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in New York?
The median hourly wage in New York is $51.03 and the mean is $49.83 (BLS, May 2025). Nationally, the May 2025 median is $47.16 an hour.
What is the starting salary for dental hygienists in New York?
BLS doesn't publish starting salaries. The closest guide is the low end of the range: in New York, 10% of dental hygienists earn less than $77,680 a year and 25% earn less than $89,960.
How does New York rank for dental hygienist pay?
By median pay, New York ranks 10th among the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data (+8% vs the US median). One of five nearby states pays more than New York. New Jersey pays the most ($107,040). See every state
How many dental hygienists work in New York?
About 13,660 dental hygienists work in New York (BLS, May 2025). That's the 3rd most of the 49 states and DC with May 2025 data. About 1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in New York are dental hygienist jobs.
How do I become a dental hygienist in New York?
To become a dental hygienist in New York, you graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the NBDHE and the ADEX clinical exam, and apply to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. See the full steps, exams accepted, and board links. New York license steps
Sources and method
- BLS OEWS: New York, 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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