salary$97,620 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,140per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 17.9% 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 Springfield, MA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Springfield, MA area is $97,620 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $83,850 and $100,140.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 17.9% 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 Springfield, MA metro area.