salary$84,990 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,450per year
Jobs in the area180people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 17.2% 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 Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Amarillo, TX area is $84,990 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $79,040 and $99,450.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 17.2% 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 Amarillo, TX metro area.