Dental Hygienists Salary in Nevada

Dental hygienists in Nevada earn the most in Carson City (average $119,290 a year) and the least in Reno ($112,230), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $114,360 and the median at $115,290 for 1,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Nevada

Carson City$119,290
Las Vegas$115,230
Reno$112,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Carson City	$119,290	$121,500	$106,210	$92,751	98
Las Vegas	$115,230	$109,210	$102,770	$89,894	100
Reno	$112,230	$117,850	$105,190	$87,784	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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