salary$109,720 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,640per year
Jobs in the area14,230people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Jersey City?
Expensive. Rent of $2,946 a month takes 32.2% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Jersey City, NJ?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $109,720 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $85,460 and $126,640.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Jersey City?
Typical rent of $2,946 a month takes 32.2% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.