salary$136,210 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$130,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,580per year
Jobs in the area310people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Santa Rosa?
OK. Rent of $2,393 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $136,210 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $130,010 and $151,580.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.