Dental Hygienists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,280 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Providence earn between $84,030 and $97,740.
- $83K10th
- $84K25th
- $89KMedian
- $98K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,300 | $7,608 | $43.89 |
| Median | $89,310 | $7,442 | $42.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,030 | $7,002 | $40.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,740 | $8,145 | $46.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($88,660) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $91,300 | $89,310 | $83,140 | $104,280 | 1,250 |
| Rhode Island | $88,660 | $86,910 | $83,800 | $100,520 | 770 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $91,300, a single filer in Providence takes home about $70,253 a year, or $5,854 a month and $2,702 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $70,253 | $5,854 |
| Working in MA | $68,815 | $5,735 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $91,300 buys what about $89,709 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$96,410
- Worcester, MA$100,180
- Boston, MA$104,070
- Barnstable, MA$102,240
- Hartford, CT$99,530
- Springfield, MA$96,130
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 Providence: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Providence?
$43.89 an hour on average, and $42.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Providence?
About $70,253 a year ($5,854 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,300. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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