salary$96,850 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,650per year
Jobs in the area60people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Yuma?
OK. Rent of $1,632 a month takes 20.2% 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Yuma, AZ area is $96,850 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $83,430 and $107,650.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 a month takes 20.2% 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.