Dental Hygienists Salary in New Jersey

Dental hygienists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $101,510 a year) and the least in Vineland ($96,150), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $104,410 and the median at $107,040 for 7,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$101,510
Atlantic City$99,880
Vineland$96,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$101,510	$100,920	$99,840	$75,966	103
Atlantic City	$99,880	$101,180	$98,160	$74,923	99
Vineland	$96,150	$99,160	$95,370	$72,537	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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