salary$139,990 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$128,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,850per year
Jobs in the area1,620people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford San Jose?
OK. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 26.1% 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 San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $139,990 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $128,620 and $156,850.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 26.1% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.