SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Carson City
Carson City, NV · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Carson City, NV is $121,500 per year, 23.9% above the national median of $98,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Carson City, NV is $121,500 per year, 23.9% above the national median of $98,100. Pay ranges from under $105,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $129,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $106,210 to $125,390.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $117,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 14th of 174 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,040 | +7.1% |
| 25th | $106,210 | +8.3% |
| Median (50th) | $121,500 | +23.9% |
| 75th | $125,390 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $129,180 | +31.7% |
| Mean | $119,290 | +21.6% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Carson City sit close to the national average, so $121,500 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$121,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$121,500US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,500 a year, 23.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $105,040 to $129,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $117,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Carson City, NV?
The median annual wage is $121,500, or $58.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,100, so pay in Carson City, NV is 23.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Carson City, NV earns more than $129,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $105,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $117,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Carson City, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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