salary$83,460 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,510per year
Jobs in the area460people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Chattanooga?
OK. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 22.1% 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 Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $83,460 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $62,780 and $97,510.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 22.1% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.