salary$86,340 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Lubbock, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,830per year
Jobs in the area170people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Lubbock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,301 a month takes 18.1% 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 Lubbock, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Lubbock, TX area is $86,340 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $78,180 and $97,830.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Lubbock?
Typical rent of $1,301 a month takes 18.1% 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 Lubbock, TX metro area.