salary$104,930 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,590per year
Jobs in the area3,060people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Houston?
Cheap. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 17.5% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $104,930 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $85,550 and $108,590.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 17.5% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.