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

Dental Hygienist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$67,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.35/hr
▼ 31% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,140
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,375 #49 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Mississippi, explained

Dental hygienists in Mississippi earn a median of $67,280 per year ($32.35 per hour), which is 31% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $58,810, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $83,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $67,280 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $67,280 is worth about $77,375 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #49 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,810
$28.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$67,280
$32.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,320
$40.06/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $67,280 $77,375
Arkansas $86,760 $99,796 −$19,480
Louisiana $85,240 $96,636 −$17,960
Tennessee $84,640 $92,130 −$17,360
Alabama $61,160 $68,856 +$6,120

Dental Hygienist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Mississippi?

Dental hygienists in Mississippi earn a median of $67,280 per year ($32.35 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay dental hygienists well?

At $67,280, Mississippi pays 31% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 1,140 work in the state.

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