SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Flagstaff, AZ is $101,220 per year, close to the national median of $98,100 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Flagstaff, AZ is $101,220 per year, close to the national median of $98,100 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $96,010 and $103,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $78,500 and the ninetieth at $118,930.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lake Havasu City records the highest median at $102,790. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 28th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,500 | −20.0% |
| 25th | $96,010 | −2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $101,220 | +3.2% |
| 75th | $103,970 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $118,930 | +21.2% |
| Mean | $98,590 | +0.5% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Havasu City | $102,790 | 250 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $102,520 | 3,240 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $98,050 | 190 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $96,850 | 60 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $96,740 | 490 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $91,420 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $101,220 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$101,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,516US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,220 a year, 3.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,500 to $118,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Havasu City, at $102,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $101,220, or $48.67 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 Flagstaff, AZ is 3.2% 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 Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $118,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,500 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 Lake Havasu City, at $102,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. 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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