salary$103,390 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$106,800per year
Jobs in the area850people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Bridgeport?
OK. Rent of $1,875 a month takes 21.8% 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 Bridgeport, CT?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $103,390 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $62,400 and $106,800.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Bridgeport?
Typical rent of $1,875 a month takes 21.8% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.