salary$80,110 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,790per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Lexington-Fayette?
OK. Rent of $1,463 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $80,110 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $57,450 and $96,790.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.