salary$89,160 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,230per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Little Rock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 17.2% 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 Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $89,160 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $83,200 and $96,230.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 17.2% 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 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.