salary$82,060 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,610per year
Jobs in the area530people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Allentown?
OK. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 23.3% 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 Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $82,060 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $78,180 and $97,610.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 23.3% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.