salary$96,740 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,760per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 16.8% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Tucson, AZ area is $96,740 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $85,980 and $102,760.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 16.8% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.