Dental Hygienist Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $8,645 more (8.9% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$88,909
/year
Hourly Rate$42.74/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$58,597
Senior Level (90th %)$127,976
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$84,354
Jobs in Area238
Los Angeles, CA
$97,554
/year
Hourly Rate$46.90/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$62,053
Senior Level (90th %)$141,758
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$66,681
Jobs in Area247
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$88,909
$97,554
Entry Level (10th %)
$58,597
$62,053
Senior Level (90th %)
$127,976
$141,758
COL-Adjusted Salary
$84,354
$66,681