salary$93,650 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,330per year
Jobs in the area840people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $93,650 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $45,840 and $98,330.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.