salary$82,860 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,980per year
Jobs in the area120people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Brownsville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 17.4% 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 Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $82,860 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $73,130 and $94,980.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 17.4% 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.