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Dental Hygienist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$51.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,439/year ($6,620/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 9th of 50 states for Dental Hygienist pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 7,230 Dental Hygienist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $107,040 a year — though pay ranges from $94,260 for newcomers to $117,730 at the top.
Dental Hygienist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $94,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,230 Dental Hygienist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1292, “Dental Hygienists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Dental Hygienist salary of $107,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,439 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $107,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,719 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,189 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,694 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,439 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,620 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Hygienist make in New Jersey?
- The median Dental Hygienist salary in New Jersey is $107,040 per year ($51.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,270 and $115,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Hygienist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $107,040, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $79,439 per year ($6,620 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Dental Hygienist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 7,230 Dental Hygienist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.