verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$86,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.71/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,740
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,796 #23 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Arkansas, explained

Dental hygienists in Arkansas earn a median of $86,760 per year ($41.71 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $62,170, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $97,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $86,760 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $86,760 is worth about $99,796 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #23 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,170
$29.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,760
$41.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,730
$46.99/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $86,760 $99,796
Texas $99,240 $102,249 −$12,480
Oklahoma $97,580 $111,085 −$10,820
Missouri $92,750 $102,128 −$5,990
Louisiana $85,240 $96,636 +$1,520
Tennessee $84,640 $92,130 +$2,120
Mississippi $67,280 $77,375 +$19,480

Dental Hygienist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Arkansas?

Dental hygienists in Arkansas earn a median of $86,760 per year ($41.71 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay dental hygienists well?

At $86,760, Arkansas pays 12% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 1,740 work in the state.

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