salary$109,720 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,640per year
Jobs in the area14,230people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Newark?
OK. Rent of $1,867 a month takes 20.4% 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 Newark, NJ?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $109,720 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $85,460 and $126,640.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Newark?
Typical rent of $1,867 a month takes 20.4% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.