Dental hygienist salary in Nevada
Dental hygienists in Nevada earn a median $55.43 an hour, or $115,290 a year, 17.5% above the national median of $47.16. Nevada ranks 6 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 1,510 hygienists work in the state.
$55.43
median hourly wage
$115,290
median annual wage
1,510
dental hygienists employed
2.4x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Nevada pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47.98 | $99,800 |
| 25th percentile | $50.16 | $104,330 |
| Median | $55.43 | $115,290 |
| 75th percentile | $58.53 | $121,730 |
| 90th percentile | $62.24 | $129,460 |
| Mean (average) | $54.98 | $114,360 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $55.43 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $115,290 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $62.24 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $47,660 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $58.42 | $121,500 | $51.06 to $60.29 | 60 |
| Reno, NV | $56.66 | $117,850 | $50.57 to $58.21 | 390 |
| Balance of Nevada (nonmetro) | $55.43 | $115,290 | $48.72 to $58.56 | 110 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $52.51 | $109,210 | $49.41 to $58.53 | 950 |
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
Nevada has 0.97 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.68 (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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