Average Dental Hygienist Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Dental Hygienist in New Jersey earns $86,500 per year, which is above the national average of $81,400. This translates to approximately $41.59 per hour, $3,327 biweekly, or $7,208 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$64,900	$31.20
Average (50th)	$86,500	$41.59
Experienced (75th)	$99,500	$47.82
Top Earners (90th)	$112,400	$54.04

Dental Hygienist Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$93,400	$7,783/mo
Jersey City	$88,200	$7,350/mo
Trenton	$84,800	$7,067/mo
Edison	$82,200	$6,850/mo
Princeton	$80,400	$6,700/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	9% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Dental Hygienists in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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