salary$84,660 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,020per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford El Paso?
Cheap. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 17.7% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the El Paso, TX area is $84,660 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $73,240 and $95,020.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 17.7% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.