Dental hygienist salary in Rhode Island
Dental hygienists in Rhode Island earn a median $41.78 an hour, or $86,910 a year, 11.4% below the national median of $47.16. Rhode Island ranks 38 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 770 hygienists work in the state.
$41.78
median hourly wage
$86,910
median annual wage
770
dental hygienists employed
1.5x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Rhode Island pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40.29 | $83,800 |
| 25th percentile | $40.40 | $84,030 |
| Median | $41.78 | $86,910 |
| 75th percentile | $43.83 | $91,160 |
| 90th percentile | $48.33 | $100,520 |
| Mean (average) | $42.62 | $88,660 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $41.78 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $86,910 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $48.33 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $56,780 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $42.94 | $89,310 | $40.40 to $46.99 | 1,250 |
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
Rhode Island has 1.53 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.07 (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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