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Dental hygienist salary in Minnesota

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$103,970median pay per year in Minnesota, or $49.99 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $82,110lowest 10% earn less
  2. $99,04025th percentile
  3. $103,970median
  4. $116,35075th percentile
  5. $120,270top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $98,100[3]

The median pay for dental hygienists in Minnesota was $103,970 a year in May 2025[1]. That was higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in MN
4,110[4]
Rank by median pay
11 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
+6.0%[6]

How much do dental hygienists make in Minnesota?

Half of the dental hygienists in Minnesota earned more than $103,970 a year[1], and half earned less. That works out to $49.99 an hour[1]. Across the US, the median was $98,100[3], so Minnesota sat $5,870 (6.0%) above it[6]. The state ranked 11th highest for this job out of the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all jobs in Minnesota was $56,920[7], and dental hygienists earned $47,050 more than that[8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $82,110, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $120,270[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $99,040 and $116,350[2].

Pay is highest around Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, where the median was $112,630[9]. Rochester came in at $103,440[10] and St. Cloud at $100,480[10]. These numbers cover wage and salary workers only. Self-employed people and business owners are left out, and so are bonuses and the cost of benefits[11].

Minnesota vs US pay

Pay for dental hygienists in Minnesota next to the national figures[1][3].

MNUS
Median per year$103,970[1]$98,100[3]
Median per hour$49.99[1]$47.16[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$82,110[2]$74,880[12]
Top 10% earn more than$120,270[2]$126,050[12]
Jobs4,110[4]222,740[3]

Pay by metro area in Minnesota

Metro areas in Minnesota with the most jobs for dental hygienists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI[10]$112,6302,590
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$92,350250
Fargo, ND-MN$84,390240
Duluth, MN-WI$98,600220
St. Cloud, MN$100,480220
Rochester, MN$103,440180
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN$95,950150
Mankato, MN$100,26080

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for dental hygienists in the states that border Minnesota, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[13]$96,5405,080
South Dakota$92,210630
North Dakota$90,530660
Iowa$84,0102,440

Median pay for dental hygienists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for dental hygienists are projected to grow 8% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Minnesota?
The median was $103,970 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $103,830 a year[16].
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly wage was $49.99[1]. Hourly pay at the low end was $39.48 and at the high end $57.82[17].
Which city in Minnesota pays dental hygienists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington had the highest median among the metro areas with a published figure, at $112,630 a year[9].
Is Minnesota a good state for dental hygienists?
Minnesota had the 11th highest median annual wage for this job out of the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $5,870 (6.0%) above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a dental hygienist in Minnesota?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training needed[15]. This is a US figure, not a Minnesota one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Minnesota was $103,970 per year and $49.99 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Minnesota: 10th percentile $82,110, 25th percentile $99,040, 75th percentile $116,350, 90th percentile $120,270. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in the US as a whole was $98,100 per year and $47.16 per hour, with about 222,740 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 4,110 people worked as Dental Hygienists in Minnesota (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Minnesota had the 11th highest median annual wage for Dental Hygienists out of the 49 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Minnesota ($103,970) was $5,870 (6.0%) higher than the US median ($98,100). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Minnesota was $56,920. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Minnesota was $47,050 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($56,920). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Minnesota with a published median for Dental Hygienists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI had the highest median annual wage, $112,630. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in the US: 10th percentile $74,880, 25th percentile $83,570, 75th percentile $108,480, 90th percentile $126,050. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in states that border Minnesota (highest first): Wisconsin $96,540; South Dakota $92,210; North Dakota $90,530; Iowa $84,010. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Dental Hygienists is projected to grow 8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 15,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Dental Hygienists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Dental Hygienists in Minnesota was $103,830 per year and $49.92 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Minnesota: 10th percentile $39.48, 25th percentile $47.62, 75th percentile $55.94, 90th percentile $57.82. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Minnesota. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.