salary$92,700 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,980per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Baton Rouge?
Cheap. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 14.3% 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 Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $92,700 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $78,500 and $95,980.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 14.3% 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 Baton Rouge, LA metro area.