Dental Hygienists Salary in California
In California, dental hygienists earn a median of $121,080 per year.
Median (California)
$121,080
Bottom 10%
$56,330
Top 10%
$137,460
Employed in California
22,940
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, dental hygienists earn a median of $121,080 — 28% above the national median of $94,260. Locally the range runs $56,330 to $137,460. About 22,940 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #4 of 52 states for dental hygienists pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Alaska, $129,760) by 7%. State employment of about 22,940 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$94,260
US bottom 10%
$66,470
US top 10%
$120,060
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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