salary$101,990 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$95,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,570per year
Jobs in the area5,150people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 36.6% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $101,990 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $95,860 and $117,570.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 36.6% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.