Dental Hygienist salary in California
The modeled median dental hygienist in California earns $115,000 ($55.30/hr). California pays roughly 22% above the national median of $94,260.
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Dental Hygienist pay distribution — California (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $81,090 | $38.99/hr |
| 25th percentilei | $93,806est. | $45.10/hr |
| Median (50th)i | $115,000 | $55.29/hr |
| 75th percentilei | $134,669est. | $64.74/hr |
| 90th percentilei | $146,470 | $70.42/hr |
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