salary$100,820 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,920per year
Jobs in the area4,180people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 21.6% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $100,820 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $83,590 and $103,920.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 21.6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.