salary$78,580 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,720per year
Jobs in the area650people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 21.4% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $78,580 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $72,150 and $119,720.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 21.4% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.