Dental hygienist salary in Georgia

Dental hygienists in Georgia earn a median $95,490 a year. That's 3% below the national median, ranking Georgia #27 of 49 states.

Median pay
$95,490
Median hourly
$45.91
Typical range
$74,610–$103,650
Jobs
7,440

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for dental hygienists in Georgia
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$74,610$74,880
25th$81,140$83,570
Median$95,490$98,100
75th$101,620$108,480
90th (top earners)$103,650$126,050

Pay in Georgia metro areas

Median pay by metro area
Metro areaMedian payJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$100,3704,710

Compare other states

  1. –District of Columbia$137,220
  2. 1Alaska$132,690
  3. 2Washington$131,160
  4. 3California$124,930
  5. 4Oregon$122,080
  6. 5Nevada$115,290
  7. 6Colorado$109,580
  8. 7Maryland$107,830
  9. 8New Jersey$107,040
  10. 9New York$106,130
  11. 10Minnesota$103,970
  12. 11Virginia$102,950
  13. 12New Hampshire$101,250
  14. 13Arizona$101,010
  15. 14Connecticut$100,690
  16. 15Massachusetts$100,640
  17. 16Texas$99,240
  18. 17Delaware$98,910
  19. 18Montana$98,440
  20. 19North Carolina$97,850
  21. 20Maine$97,680
  22. 21Oklahoma$97,580
  23. 22Hawaii$97,570
  24. 23Vermont$97,470
  25. 24Illinois$96,670
  26. 25Wisconsin$96,540
  27. 26New Mexico$95,940
  28. 27Georgia$95,490
  29. 28Idaho$94,650
  30. 29Missouri$92,750
  31. 30Nebraska$92,580
  32. 31Indiana$92,330
  33. 32South Dakota$92,210
  34. 33Florida$91,980
  35. 34Utah$91,120
  36. 35North Dakota$90,530
  37. 36Ohio$88,990
  38. 37Rhode Island$86,910
  39. 38Arkansas$86,760
  40. 39Louisiana$85,240
  41. 40Wyoming$85,130
  42. 41Tennessee$84,640
  43. 42South Carolina$84,340
  44. 43Iowa$84,010
  45. 44Michigan$83,790
  46. 45Pennsylvania$80,610
  47. 46Kentucky$78,830
  48. 47West Virginia$73,840
  49. 48Mississippi$67,280
  50. 49Alabama$61,160
  51. –Puerto Rico$59,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Georgia?

The median pay for dental hygienists in Georgia is $95,490 a year ($45.91 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,610, and the top 10% earn over $103,650.

Is Georgia a good state for dental hygienists?

Georgia ranks #27 of 49 states for median dental hygienist pay, 3% below the national median of $98,100. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can a dental hygienist earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become a dental hygienist covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Dental Hygienists, SOC 29-1292). Figures exclude self-employed workers.