salary$93,640 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,760per year
Jobs in the area580people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Syracuse?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 17.0% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Syracuse, NY area is $93,640 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $79,660 and $102,760.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 17.0% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.