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Dental Hygienist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$92,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.39/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
5,020
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,930 #28 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Indiana, explained

Dental hygienists in Indiana earn a median of $92,330 per year ($44.39 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $74,970, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $102,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $92,330 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $92,330 is worth about $98,930 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #28 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,970
$36.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,330
$44.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$102,280
$49.17/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $92,330 $98,930
Illinois $96,670 $96,711 −$4,340
Ohio $88,990 $95,921 +$3,340
Michigan $83,790 $87,084 +$8,540
Kentucky $78,830 $87,434 +$13,500

Dental Hygienist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Indiana?

Dental hygienists in Indiana earn a median of $92,330 per year ($44.39 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Indiana pay dental hygienists well?

At $92,330, Indiana pays 6% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 5,020 work in the state.

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