salary$98,950 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,340per year
Jobs in the area1,170people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Hartford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 18.6% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $98,950 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $96,950 and $110,340.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 18.6% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.