salary$98,480 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,300per year
Jobs in the area920people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford San Antonio?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 17.8% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $98,480 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $83,140 and $105,300.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 17.8% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.