salary$79,520 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Tallahassee, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,790per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Tallahassee?
OK. Rent of $1,480 a month takes 22.3% 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Tallahassee, FL area is $79,520 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $69,340 and $91,790.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Tallahassee?
Typical rent of $1,480 a month takes 22.3% 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 Tallahassee, FL metro area.