salary$84,390 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,380per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Fargo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 15.4% 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 Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $84,390 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $77,190 and $96,380.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 15.4% 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 Fargo, ND-MN metro area.