How Much Does a Dental Hygienist Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical Dental Hygienist in Utah earns about $43.81 per hour ($91,120 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $7,593 a month or $1,752 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Pay for this role can vary by city and years of experience across the state.

That figure sits 7% below the national median of $98,100 a year, placing Utah 35th among the 50 states. Lower pay in Utah often tracks a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying states. About 3,780 Dental Hygienists work across the state, compared with 222,740 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $37.90 an hour, or about $78,830 a year, according to the latest wage data. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $43.81 an hour within the first few years on the job. New hygienists usually start near this range regardless of the practice setting.

Experienced Dental Hygienists in Utah often earn upwards of $47.87 an hour, and the top 10% make over $99,570 a year. That leaves a spread of $20,740 between entry-level and top-tier pay. The gap usually comes down to years on the job, the type of practice, and which city a hygienist works in.

Utah's Dental Hygienist pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, moving from $71,150 in 2015 to $91,120 in 2025. That is a gain of $19,970, a rise of 28% over ten years. Most of that increase came in the last five years, with pay jumping from $75,540 in 2022 to $91,120 in 2025.

Nationally, Dental Hygienist pay rose 36% over the same decade, a faster pace than Utah's climb. Pay in Utah has moved up steadily rather than staying flat, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed. Someone starting out today enters a field where pay has trended upward for ten straight years.

Pay runs highest in Murray, where Dental Hygienists earn $94,330 a year, about 4% above the statewide figure. Salt Lake City matches Murray at the same figure. Orem, Lehi, and Provo follow closely behind at $92,000 a year, each reflecting the full metro area around those cities.

Logan pays the least among Utah's tracked cities, at $81,540 a year, leaving a spread of $12,790 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Murray also has the largest Dental Hygienist workforce among Utah cities, with 1,390 employed there. Cities with higher pay typically carry a higher cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference in take-home value.

Utah's neighbors mostly pay more. Nevada leads at $115,290 a year, 27% above Utah's figure, and Colorado follows at $109,580, about 20% higher. Wyoming is the exception, paying $85,130 a year, 7% below Utah. Arizona and Idaho also pay more, at $101,010 and $94,650. Dental hygiene licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which makes comparing these figures useful for hygienists weighing a move.

Dental Hygienists in Utah typically earn $91,120 a year, up 28% over the past decade from $71,150 in 2015. Pay varies by city and experience, with Murray and Salt Lake City paying the most and Logan the least. Readers considering this path in Utah should check the state's dental hygiene licensing or registry page for requirements, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.