Dental Hygienists pay range in Pittsfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,500 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Pittsfield earn between $84,630 and $98,970.
- $84K10th
- $85K25th
- $98KMedian
- $99K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,980 | $7,998 | $46.14 |
| Median | $97,980 | $8,165 | $47.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,630 | $7,052 | $40.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,970 | $8,248 | $47.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Pittsfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Pittsfield earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($102,160) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | $95,980 | $97,980 | $84,250 | $101,500 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $102,160 | $100,640 | $93,510 | $117,380 | 6,850 |
| 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 Pittsfield
On the average salary of $95,980, a single filer in Pittsfield takes home about $71,873 a year, or $5,989 a month and $2,764 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Pittsfield a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsfield area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $95,980 buys what about $100,919 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsfield ($51,860). A typical home costs $391,817, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Pittsfield ranks 6th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($104,070).
- Boston$104,070
- Barnstable$102,240
- Worcester$100,180
- Amherst$97,360
- Springfield$96,130
- Pittsfield$95,980
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 Pittsfield: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Pittsfield?
$46.15 an hour on average, and $47.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Pittsfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Pittsfield?
About $71,873 a year ($5,989 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,980. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Pittsfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Pittsfield, MA (38340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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