salary$95,400 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,640per year
Jobs in the area390people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Palm Bay?
OK. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 23.5% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $95,400 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $75,980 and $100,640.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 23.5% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.