Dental hygienist salary in Minnesota
Dental hygienists in Minnesota earn a median $49.99 an hour, or $103,970 a year, 6.0% above the national median of $47.16. Minnesota ranks 11 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 4,110 hygienists work in the state.
$49.99
median hourly wage
$103,970
median annual wage
4,110
dental hygienists employed
1.8x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Minnesota pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39.48 | $82,110 |
| 25th percentile | $47.62 | $99,040 |
| Median | $49.99 | $103,970 |
| 75th percentile | $55.94 | $116,350 |
| 90th percentile | $57.82 | $120,270 |
| Mean (average) | $49.92 | $103,830 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $49.99 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $103,970 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $57.82 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $56,920 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $54.15 | $112,630 | $49.58 to $56.23 | 2,590 |
| Rochester, MN | $49.73 | $103,440 | $47.52 to $50.73 | 180 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $48.31 | $100,480 | $46.59 to $48.80 | 220 |
| Mankato, MN | $48.20 | $100,260 | $41.16 to $48.75 | 80 |
| Southeast Minnesota (nonmetro) | $48.20 | $100,260 | $43.51 to $49.08 | 210 |
| Northeast Minnesota (nonmetro) | $48.19 | $100,240 | $46.00 to $49.29 | 80 |
| Northwest Minnesota (nonmetro) | $47.95 | $99,730 | $43.08 to $48.57 | 400 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $47.41 | $98,600 | $39.70 to $48.19 | 220 |
| Southwest Minnesota (nonmetro) | $47.38 | $98,550 | $46.84 to $48.13 | 150 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $46.13 | $95,950 | $44.00 to $47.08 | 150 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $44.40 | $92,350 | $40.34 to $45.61 | 250 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $40.57 | $84,390 | $40.05 to $45.19 | 240 |
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
Minnesota 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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