Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $107,040 | $99,864 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.46 | $48.01 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,382.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Hygienist in New Jersey is $107,040, or about $51.46 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Hygienists is $99,864. New Jersey is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level dental hygienists in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,230 dental hygienist jobs on record and a median salary of $107,040, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.