salary$125,130 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,240per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Stockton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 18.6% 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 Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $125,130 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $105,080 and $133,240.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 18.6% 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 Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.