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Dental Hygienist Salary in New York (2026)
$51.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,271/year ($6,523/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 10th of 50 states for Dental Hygienist pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 13,660 Dental Hygienist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $106,130 a year — though pay ranges from $77,680 for newcomers to $126,640 at the top.
Dental Hygienist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $89,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,660 Dental Hygienist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1292, “Dental Hygienists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Dental Hygienist salary of $106,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,271 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $106,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,519 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,119 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,221 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,271 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,523 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Hygienist make in New York?
- The median Dental Hygienist salary in New York is $106,130 per year ($51.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $89,960 and $121,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Hygienist in New York?
- On the median salary of $106,130, a single filer in New York takes home about $78,271 per year ($6,523 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Dental Hygienist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 13,660 Dental Hygienist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.