salary$88,990 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,860per year
Jobs in the area1,790people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 17.2% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Cleveland, OH area is $88,990 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $80,300 and $93,860.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 17.2% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.