SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Hattiesburg, MS is $65,360 per year, substantially below the national median of $98,100 — a gap of 33.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Hattiesburg, MS is $65,360 per year, substantially below the national median of $98,100 — a gap of 33.4%. Half of workers earn between $62,340 and $68,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,090 and the ninetieth at $76,630.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $73,500. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,090 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $62,340 | −36.5% |
| Median (50th) | $65,360 | −33.4% |
| 75th | $68,190 | −30.5% |
| 90th | $76,630 | −21.9% |
| Mean | $65,390 | −33.3% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hattiesburg run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $65,360 goes as far as $75,126 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,126US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,360 a year, 33.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,090 to $76,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $73,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Hattiesburg, MS?
The median annual wage is $65,360, or $31.42 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 Hattiesburg, MS is 33.4% lower. 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 Hattiesburg, MS earns more than $76,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,090 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 Gulfport, at $73,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS. 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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