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Dental Hygienists salary in Louisiana

Median: $85,240 / year · $40.98 / hr · 2025

13% below the U.S. average

Mean
$83,160
$39.98 / hr
Median hourly
$40.98 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$49,900 – $98,330
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$49,900
  • Median$85,240
  • Mean$83,160
  • 90th percentile$98,330

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$65,275

On a $85,240 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$10,594 (12.4%)
  • State income tax$2,850 (3.3%)
  • Social Security$5,285 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,236 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$65,275 (76.6%)
  • Share of $85,240 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$96,633

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Louisiana RPP is 88.2 (12% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Louisiana

Dental Assistants $44,090 −$41,150 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,710 −$4,530 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $56,050 −$29,190 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,470 −$27,770 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $77,510 −$7,730 vs this job Medical Assistants $36,320 −$48,920 vs this job Nurse Anesthetists $222,130 +$136,890 vs this job Nurse Practitioners $125,600 +$40,360 vs this job

ZIP codes in Louisiana

70726Denham Springs city70072Marrero CDP70065Kenner city70301Chackbay CDP70769Prairieville CDP70737Gonzales city70816Baton Rouge city71111Bossier City city70810Oak Hills Place CDP70056Terrytown CDP70433Covington city70506Lafayette city

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Louisiana ranks #40 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($85,240).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Louisiana?
The OEWS median is $85,240 per year ($40.98 / hr) (2025), 13% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Louisiana?
The OEWS hourly median is $40.98 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $65,275 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Louisiana median is 13% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Louisiana ranks #40 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Louisiana living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 88.2 (U.S. = 100), 12% below the U.S. average. $85,240 in Louisiana has about the same purchasing power as $96,633 at U.S. average prices.