salary$122,540 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$119,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$127,610per year
Jobs in the area2,200people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Sacramento?
OK. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 21.1% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $122,540 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $119,720 and $127,610.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 21.1% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.