salary$92,560 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,370per year
Jobs in the area1,490people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Orlando?
OK. Rent of $1,955 a month takes 25.3% 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 Orlando, FL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area is $92,560 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $74,880 and $95,370.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Orlando?
Typical rent of $1,955 a month takes 25.3% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area.