salary$84,500 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,450per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 16.2% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $84,500 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $79,300 and $97,450.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 16.2% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.