- Open jobs
- 1
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $56.60/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $60.06/hour
Dental Hygienist pay in California
The median wage for Dental Hygienist jobs in California is $60.06 per hour ($124,925 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $56.60/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Dental Hygienist jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | $56.60/hr |
Cities with the most Dental Hygienist jobs
Folsom (1)
FAQ
How much does a Dental Hygienist make in California?
The median wage for Dental Hygienist jobs in California is $60.06 per hour (about $124,925 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Dental Hygienist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $56.60 per hour.
How many Dental Hygienist jobs are open in California?
1 Dental Hygienist jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.