salary$95,340 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,530per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Waco?
Cheap. Rent of $1,349 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Waco, TX area is $95,340 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $80,960 and $100,530.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 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 Waco, TX metro area.