salary$93,080 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,850per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Lakeland?
OK. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 21.6% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $93,080 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $77,110 and $95,850.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 21.6% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.