salary$122,980 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$137,310per year
Jobs in the area7,940people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Pasadena?
OK. Rent of $2,997 a month takes 29.2% 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 Pasadena, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $122,980 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $56,800 and $137,310.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Pasadena?
Typical rent of $2,997 a month takes 29.2% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.