Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $106,130 | $99,864 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.02 | $48.01 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,360.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Hygienist in New York is $106,130, or about $51.02 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Hygienists is $99,864. New York is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level dental hygienists in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 13,660 dental hygienist jobs on record and a median salary of $106,130, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.