Dental Hygienists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,140 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Columbus earn between $65,150 and $83,430.
- $64K10th
- $65K25th
- $80KMedian
- $83K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,570 | $6,464 | $37.29 |
| Median | $80,240 | $6,687 | $38.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,150 | $5,429 | $31.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,430 | $6,952 | $40.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Columbus earn 15% less than the Georgia average ($91,220) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $77,570 | $80,240 | $64,310 | $91,140 | 240 |
| Georgia | $91,220 | $95,490 | $74,610 | $103,650 | 7,440 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $77,570, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $60,278 a year, or $5,023 a month and $2,318 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $60,278 | $5,023 |
| Working in AL | $60,174 | $5,014 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $77,570 buys what about $86,868 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 13th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($96,990).
- Atlanta$96,990
- Gainesville$86,600
- Rome$84,840
- Brunswick$82,570
- Athens$82,380
- Hinesville$81,260
- Macon$80,330
- Augusta$80,240
- Warner Robins$79,980
- Columbus$77,570
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Columbus?
$37.29 an hour on average, and $38.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $60,278 a year ($5,023 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,570.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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