Dental Hygienist Salary in Boston, MA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$103,693
Hourly Rate
$49.85
/hour
Jobs in Area
202
employed
Dental Hygienist Salary Range in Boston, MA
Annual Salary Range
$69k
10th percentile
$83k
25th
$124k
75th
$155k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $68,905 | $33.13 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,576 | $39.70 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $103,693 | $49.85 |
| 75th Percentile | $124,270 | $59.75 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $155,074 | $74.55 |
| Average (Mean) | $112,104 | $53.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Dental Hygienist salary in Boston, MA is $103,693 per year or $49.85 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Boston, MA Compares
vs National Average
$87,530
vs Massachusetts Average
$86,871
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$69,874
Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.
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