Dental Hygienists pay range in Muncie
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,890 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Muncie earn between $78,920 and $99,160.
- $77K10th
- $79K25th
- $91KMedian
- $99K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,370 | $7,364 | $42.49 |
| Median | $91,060 | $7,588 | $43.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,920 | $6,577 | $37.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,160 | $8,263 | $47.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Muncie vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Muncie earn about the same as the Indiana average ($89,660) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | $88,370 | $91,060 | $77,420 | $99,890 | 70 |
| Indiana | $89,660 | $92,330 | $74,970 | $102,280 | 5,020 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Muncie
On the average salary of $88,370, a single filer in Muncie takes home about $67,067 a year, or $5,589 a month and $2,579 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Muncie a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muncie area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1), so the average $88,370 buys what about $100,252 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Muncie ($44,110). A typical home costs $171,820, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Indiana cities
Muncie ranks 5th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($93,750).
- Indianapolis$93,750
- Kokomo$91,470
- Elkhart$88,480
- Lafayette$88,430
- Muncie$88,370
- Fort Wayne$86,330
- South Bend$85,930
- Columbus$84,760
- Bloomington$83,960
- Michigan City$83,070
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Muncie: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Muncie?
$42.49 an hour on average, and $43.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Muncie?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Muncie?
About $67,067 a year ($5,589 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,370. Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Do dental hygienists earn more in Muncie than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292; area Muncie, IN (34620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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