salary$79,260 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,660per year
Jobs in the area120people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Macon?
Cheap. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 19.3% 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 Macon, GA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $79,260 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $71,200 and $94,660.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 19.3% 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 Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area.