Dental Hygienists Salary in Minnesota

Dental hygienists in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $108,110 a year) and the least in Duluth ($93,310), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $103,830 and the median at $103,970 for 4,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$108,110
Rochester$101,470
St. Cloud$97,990
Mankato$96,000
Duluth$93,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$108,110	$112,630	$103,130	$79,057	105
Rochester	$101,470	$103,440	$98,830	$74,838	91
St. Cloud	$97,990	$100,480	$96,900	$72,626	88
Mankato	$96,000	$100,260	$85,620	$71,361	91
Duluth	$93,310	$98,600	$82,570	$69,652	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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.
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.

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