Dental Hygienists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,180 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Minneapolis earn between $103,130 and $116,960.
- $86K10th
- $103K25th
- $113KMedian
- $117K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,110 | $9,009 | $51.98 |
| Median | $112,630 | $9,386 | $54.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,130 | $8,594 | $49.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,960 | $9,747 | $56.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($103,830) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $108,110 | $112,630 | $86,000 | $122,180 | 2,590 |
| Minnesota | $103,830 | $103,970 | $82,110 | $120,270 | 4,110 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $108,110, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $79,057 a year, or $6,588 a month and $3,041 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $79,976 | $6,665 |
| Working in MN | $79,057 | $6,588 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $108,110 buys what about $103,137 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$51.98 an hour on average, and $54.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $79,057 a year ($6,588 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,110. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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