salary$146,760 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$109,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,580per year
Jobs in the area3,780people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Berkeley?
Cheap. Rent of $2,355 a month takes 19.3% 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 Berkeley, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $146,760 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $109,460 and $156,580.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Berkeley?
Typical rent of $2,355 a month takes 19.3% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.