Dental hygienist salary in Connecticut
Dental hygienists in Connecticut earn a median $48.41 an hour, or $100,690 a year, 2.7% above the national median of $47.16. Connecticut ranks 15 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 3,240 hygienists work in the state.
$48.41
median hourly wage
$100,690
median annual wage
3,240
dental hygienists employed
1.7x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Connecticut pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41.92 | $87,190 |
| 25th percentile | $46.94 | $97,630 |
| Median | $48.41 | $100,690 |
| 75th percentile | $49.70 | $103,380 |
| 90th percentile | $50.97 | $106,020 |
| Mean (average) | $47.46 | $98,720 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $48.41 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $100,690 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $50.97 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $59,690 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $49.71 | $103,390 | $49.32 to $50.20 | 850 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $48.88 | $101,670 | $47.27 to $49.23 | 380 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $47.57 | $98,950 | $46.98 to $48.72 | 1,170 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $47.42 | $98,630 | $45.79 to $48.68 | 230 |
| Connecticut (nonmetro) | $47.38 | $98,550 | $43.49 to $49.79 | 130 |
| New Haven, CT | $47.20 | $98,170 | $43.48 to $48.57 | 470 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Connecticut has 1.91 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.33 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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