Dental Hygienists pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,380 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Fargo earn between $83,310 and $94,000.
- $77K10th
- $83K25th
- $84KMedian
- $94K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,500 | $7,292 | $42.07 |
| Median | $84,390 | $7,032 | $40.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,310 | $6,942 | $40.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,000 | $7,833 | $45.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($89,750) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $87,500 | $84,390 | $77,190 | $96,380 | 240 |
| North Dakota | $89,750 | $90,530 | $82,890 | $98,530 | 660 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $87,500, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $69,961 a year, or $5,830 a month and $2,691 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $69,961 | $5,830 |
| Working in MN | $65,960 | $5,497 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $87,500 buys what about $96,290 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($91,490).
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 Fargo: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Fargo?
$42.07 an hour on average, and $40.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Fargo?
About $69,961 a year ($5,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,500.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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