Dental Hygienists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,190 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Huntington earn between $62,470 and $76,820.
- $61K10th
- $62K25th
- $73KMedian
- $77K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,130 | $5,928 | $34.20 |
| Median | $73,470 | $6,122 | $35.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,470 | $5,206 | $30.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,820 | $6,402 | $36.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($71,290) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $71,130 | $73,470 | $61,100 | $82,190 | 180 |
| West Virginia | $71,290 | $73,840 | $59,950 | $83,430 | 1,250 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $71,130, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $56,501 a year, or $4,708 a month and $2,173 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $57,356 | $4,780 |
| Working in WV | $56,501 | $4,708 |
| Working in KY | $56,498 | $4,708 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $71,130 buys what about $80,444 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 3rd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Weirton pays the most ($73,370).
- Weirton$73,370
- Wheeling$72,170
- Huntington$71,130
- Charleston$70,400
- Morgantown$70,080
- Parkersburg$70,040
- Beckley$66,650
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 Huntington: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Huntington?
$34.20 an hour on average, and $35.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $56,501 a year ($4,708 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,130.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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