salary$101,870 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$120,060per year
Jobs in the area7,050people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Fort Worth?
OK. Rent of $1,775 a month takes 20.9% 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 Fort Worth, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $101,870 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $50,190 and $120,060.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Fort Worth?
Typical rent of $1,775 a month takes 20.9% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.