salary$94,030 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,530per year
Jobs in the area1,490people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Nashville?
OK. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 24.0% 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 Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $94,030 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $80,170 and $98,530.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 24.0% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.