salary$82,940 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,340per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford McAllen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 14.8% 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 McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $82,940 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $74,220 and $95,340.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 14.8% 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.