salary$126,530 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,290per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Ventura?
OK. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 23.2% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $126,530 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $107,880 and $128,290.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 23.2% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.