salary$80,240 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, GA-AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,140per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 19.7% 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 Columbus, GA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Columbus, GA-AL area is $80,240 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $64,310 and $91,140.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 19.7% 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 Columbus, GA-AL metro area.