salary$99,410 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,350per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Billings?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 18.2% 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 Billings, MT?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Billings, MT area is $99,410 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $79,640 and $104,350.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 18.2% 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 Billings, MT metro area.