Dental Hygienists Salary in Mississippi

Dental hygienists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $74,270 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($65,390), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $68,630 and the median at $67,280 for 1,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$74,270
Jackson$71,450
Hattiesburg$65,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$74,270	$73,500	$67,520	$58,840	90
Jackson	$71,450	$67,270	$65,100	$56,969	89
Hattiesburg	$65,390	$65,360	$62,340	$52,837	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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