salary$101,670 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,550per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Waterbury?
Cheap. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 18.1% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $101,670 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $96,370 and $102,550.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 18.1% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.