salary$102,520 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,910per year
Jobs in the area3,240people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Phoenix?
OK. Rent of $1,893 a month takes 22.2% 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 Phoenix, AZ?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $102,520 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $96,010 and $121,910.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Phoenix?
Typical rent of $1,893 a month takes 22.2% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.