salary$81,390 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,250per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 18.8% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $81,390 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $63,870 and $99,250.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 18.8% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.