salary$97,140 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$101,940per year
Jobs in the area190people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Killeen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 16.0% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $97,140 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $80,880 and $101,940.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 16.0% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.