salary$114,380 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,280per year
Jobs in the area340people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Bakersfield?
OK. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 21.2% 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 Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $114,380 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $97,090 and $121,280.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 21.2% 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 Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.