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Dental Hygienist Salary in California (2026)
$60.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,114/year ($7,426/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists (4th of 50), with a median about 25% above the national average. Of the 24,500 Dental Hygienist jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $124,930 a year — though pay ranges from $102,090 for newcomers to $151,920 at the top.
Dental Hygienist pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,500 Dental Hygienist jobs in California (occupation code 29-1292, “Dental Hygienists”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Dental Hygienist salary of $124,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,114 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $124,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,717 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,557 |
| California state income tax | −$7,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,114 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Hygienist make in California?
- The median Dental Hygienist salary in California is $124,930 per year ($60.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,730 and $132,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Hygienist in California?
- On the median salary of $124,930, a single filer in California takes home about $89,114 per year ($7,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Dental Hygienist jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 24,500 Dental Hygienist jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.