salary$100,370 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$114,360per year
Jobs in the area4,710people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Atlanta?
OK. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 23.9% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $100,370 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $81,140 and $114,360.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 23.9% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.