salary$102,940 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,490per year
Jobs in the area1,700people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Cincinnati?
Cheap. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 16.1% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $102,940 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $81,800 and $131,490.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 16.1% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.