Louisiana · May 2025 wage survey
Dental hygienist salary in Louisiana
Dental hygienists in Louisiana earn a median $40.98 an hour, or $85,240 a year, 13.1% below the national median of $47.16. Louisiana ranks 40 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 2,690 hygienists work in the state. Inside the state, the area median runs from $37.80 in Southwest Louisiana (nonmetro) to $45.02 in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
- Median hourly
- $40.98
- Median annual
- $85,240
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Against U.S. median
- −13.1%U.S. is $47.16
Middle half (25th to 75th)10th to 90th percentileMedianComparison
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23.99 | $49,900 |
| 25th percentile | $38.25 | $79,550 |
| Median | $40.98 | $85,240 |
| 75th percentile | $46.16 | $96,010 |
| 90th percentile | $47.27 | $98,330 |
| Mean (average) | $39.98 | $83,160 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $40.98 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $85,240 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $47.27 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $45,520 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and rural area
13 areas with a published median. Sort by any column.
| # | Area | Median hourly | Median annual | Middle half earn (hourly)$20$50 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $45.02 | $93,650 | $39.88 to $47.12 | 840 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge, LA | $44.57 | $92,700 | $39.67 to $46.11 | 410 |
| 3 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $41.31 | $85,920 | $39.32 to $46.36 | 230 |
| 4 | Lake Charles, LA | $40.42 | $84,080 | $36.33 to $42.05 | 120 |
| 5 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $39.79 | $82,760 | $39.10 to $44.27 | 260 |
| 6 | Lafayette, LA | $39.38 | $81,900 | $38.85 to $44.00 | 200 |
| 7 | Hammond, LA | $39.35 | $81,840 | $38.62 to $45.96 | 70 |
| 8 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $39.33 | $81,800 | $38.75 to $45.79 | 120 |
| 9 | Alexandria, LA | $38.62 | $80,330 | $36.67 to $42.36 | 80 |
| 10 | Monroe, LA | $38.24 | $79,530 | $36.31 to $42.99 | 160 |
| 11 | Northeast Louisiana (nonmetro) | $37.98 | $79,000 | $37.56 to $45.17 | 70 |
| 12 | Central Louisiana (nonmetro) | $37.80 | $78,620 | $37.06 to $45.34 | 50 |
| 13 | Southwest Louisiana (nonmetro) | $37.80 | $78,620 | $37.58 to $45.23 | 80 |
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
Louisiana has 1.39 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.97 (1.00 is the national share; below 1 means hygienists make up a smaller 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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- Median hygienist pay, Louisiana
- $40.98/hr
- 75th percentile
- $46.16/hr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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