salary$84,640 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,700per year
Jobs in the area590people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Knoxville?
OK. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 21.9% 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Knoxville, TN area is $84,640 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $81,380 and $97,700.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 21.9% 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.