salary$105,730 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,940per year
Jobs in the area1,860people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Riverside?
OK. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 27.5% 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 Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $105,730 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $102,140 and $126,940.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 27.5% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.