salary$95,870 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,990per year
Jobs in the area1,670people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Tampa?
OK. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 27.7% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $95,870 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $79,040 and $98,990.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 27.7% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.