Dental hygienist salary in Utah
Dental hygienists in Utah earn a median $43.81 an hour, or $91,120 a year, 7.1% below the national median of $47.16. Utah ranks 35 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 3,780 hygienists work in the state.
$43.81
median hourly wage
$91,120
median annual wage
3,780
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.
Utah pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37.90 | $78,830 |
| 25th percentile | $39.26 | $81,660 |
| Median | $43.81 | $91,120 |
| 75th percentile | $45.91 | $95,490 |
| 90th percentile | $47.87 | $99,570 |
| Mean (average) | $42.20 | $87,770 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $43.81 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $91,120 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $47.87 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $50,110 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $45.35 | $94,330 | $38.58 to $46.34 | 1,390 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $44.23 | $92,000 | $40.06 to $45.68 | 930 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah (nonmetro) | $43.84 | $91,200 | $38.64 to $47.41 | 130 |
| High Desert Utah (nonmetro) | $41.40 | $86,120 | $38.60 to $47.31 | 240 |
| Ogden, UT | $41.03 | $85,330 | $40.22 to $46.53 | 740 |
| St. George, UT | $39.85 | $82,890 | $39.29 to $45.43 | 200 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $39.20 | $81,540 | $36.23 to $44.71 | 150 |
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
Utah has 2.18 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.52 (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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