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Dental Hygienists salary in Nevada

Median: $115,290 / year · $55.43 / hr · 2025

18% above the U.S. average

Mean
$114,360
$54.98 / hr
Median hourly
$55.43 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$99,800 – $129,460
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$99,800
  • Median$115,290
  • Mean$114,360
  • 90th percentile$129,460

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$89,262

On a $115,290 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$17,208 (14.9%)
  • Social Security$7,148 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,672 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$89,262 (77.4%)
  • Share of $115,290 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$115,313

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Nevada RPP is 100.0 (about even with the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Nevada

Dental Assistants $47,110 −$68,180 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $95,980 −$19,310 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $59,280 −$56,010 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,160 −$39,130 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $98,260 −$17,030 vs this job Medical Assistants $45,200 −$70,090 vs this job Nurse Practitioners $140,670 +$25,380 vs this job Nursing Assistants $45,490 −$69,800 vs this job

ZIP codes in Nevada

89031North Las Vegas city89108Las Vegas city89110Sunrise Manor CDP89121Paradise CDP89115North Las Vegas city89148Spring Valley CDP89052Henderson city89123Paradise CDP89147Spring Valley CDP89117Las Vegas city89129Las Vegas city89122Whitney CDP

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Nevada ranks #6 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($115,290).

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 Nevada?
The OEWS median is $115,290 per year ($55.43 / hr) (2025), 18% above the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Nevada?
The OEWS hourly median is $55.43 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $89,262 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Nevada median is 18% above 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. Nevada ranks #6 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Nevada living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 100.0 (U.S. = 100), about even with the U.S. average. $115,290 in Nevada has about the same purchasing power as $115,313 at U.S. average prices.