salary$116,130 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,040per year
Jobs in the area1,900people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 23.7% 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 Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $116,130 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $102,750 and $125,040.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 23.7% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.