salary$135,990 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,030per year
Jobs in the area260people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Santa Maria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 17.5% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $135,990 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $106,210 and $151,030.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 17.5% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.