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Dental Hygienist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$48.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,598/year ($6,217/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 16th of 50 states for Dental Hygienist pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 6,850 Dental Hygienist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $100,640 a year — though pay ranges from $93,510 for newcomers to $117,380 at the top.
Dental Hygienist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $93,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,850 Dental Hygienist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-1292, “Dental Hygienists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Dental Hygienist salary of $100,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,598 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $100,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,699 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,217 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Dental Hygienist salary in Massachusetts is $100,640 per year ($48.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,150 and $106,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Hygienist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $100,640, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $74,598 per year ($6,217 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Dental Hygienist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,850 Dental Hygienist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.