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Dental Hygienist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$91,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.81/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
3,780
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,167 #38 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Utah, explained

Dental hygienists in Utah earn a median of $91,120 per year ($43.81 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $78,830, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $99,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $91,120 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $91,120 is worth about $92,167 in national buying power — ranking Utah #38 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,830
$37.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,120
$43.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,570
$47.87/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $91,120 $92,167
Nevada $115,290 $115,314 −$24,170
Colorado $109,580 $106,335 −$18,460
Arizona $101,010 $100,331 −$9,890
New Mexico $95,940 $104,043 −$4,820
Idaho $94,650 $99,116 −$3,530
Wyoming $85,130 $91,843 +$5,990

Dental Hygienist in Utah: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Utah?

Dental hygienists in Utah earn a median of $91,120 per year ($43.81 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Utah pay dental hygienists well?

At $91,120, Utah pays 7% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 3,780 work in the state.

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