salary$60,710 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,920per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Mobile?
OK. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 24.8% 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 Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Mobile, AL area is $60,710 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $48,350 and $70,920.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 24.8% 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 Mobile, AL metro area.