salary$82,470 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,540per year
Jobs in the area760people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 20.3% 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 Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $82,470 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $62,720 and $98,540.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 20.3% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.