Arizona · BLS SOC 29-1292

Dental Hygienist salary in Arizona

Q: What is the average dental hygienist salary in Arizona?

The median dental hygienist salary in Arizona is $98,030 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $65,510; the top 10% earn $121,440 or more. About 4,981 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Arizona dental hygienist pay compare to the national average?

Arizona's median of $98,030 is $3,770 above the U.S. national median of $94,260. After adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $98,622.

Median $98,030 · Top 10% earn $121,440+ · Roughly 4,981 workers in Arizona. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Arizona median: $98,030; $47.13/hr
Top 10%: $121,440; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $65,510; Entry-level range
Real pay: $98,622; CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.4)

Arizona pays close to the U.S. median for dental hygienists — $98,030 versus the national median of $94,260. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 4,981 dental hygienists.

What drives dental hygienist pay in Arizona

Arizona hygiene demand is growing fast with retiree migration. Phoenix metro dominates hiring; rural pay is meaningfully lower than Phoenix/Tucson medians.

Arizona ranks #17 of 50 states

Where Arizona sits in the national distribution for dental hygienist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Arizona
#15	New Hampshire	$98,970	+$940
#14	Rhode Island	$98,970	+$940
#13	Colorado	$99,920	+$1,890
#17	Arizona (this page)	$98,030	—
#18	Vermont	$97,090	−$940
#19	Illinois	$97,090	−$940
#20	Delaware	$95,200	−$2,830

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Education path for Arizona

The typical path is a associate degree + state license (some bs), taking about 30 months. Tuition ranges from $12,000 (community college) to $65,000 (private accelerated). On the Arizona median of $98,030, payback periods are typically 1 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Dental Hygienist salary in Arizona — FAQ

What is the average dental hygienist salary in Arizona?

The median dental hygienist salary in Arizona is $98,030 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $65,510; the top 10% earn $121,440 or more. About 4,981 people work in this role across the state.

How does Arizona dental hygienist pay compare to the national average?

Arizona's median of $98,030 is $3,770 above the U.S. national median of $94,260. After adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $98,622.

Is dental hygienist a good career in Arizona?

On the data: Arizona employs roughly 4,981 dental hygienists, with a median wage of $98,030 and the top decile clearing $121,440. The role is projected to grow +9% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for dental hygienists in Arizona?

At the Arizona median of $98,030 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $47.13/hr. The top 10% earn around $58.38/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $31.50/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Arizona-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1292: Dental Hygienists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Arizona's RPP is 99.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.