salary$93,600 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,290per year
Jobs in the area70people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Abilene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 16.0% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Abilene, TX area is $93,600 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $77,160 and $99,290.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 16.0% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.