Dental Hygienists, Louisville
$81,390
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. Middle half of wages roughly $77,040 to $97,160.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −17.0%
- US median
- $98,100
- Metro RPP
- 93.1
- Middle half
- $77,040 to $97,160
- OEWS employment
- 780
- SOC
- 29-1292
Dental Hygienists in Louisville pay a median $81,390 (May 2025), 17% below the US median of $98,100. At local prices (RPP 93.1), that median buys about what $87,422 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$81,390 in Louisville buys about what $87,422 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 93.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 78.6 vs all-items 93.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Dental Hygienists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $81,390 | $77,040 to $97,160 | 93.1 |
| Greensboro | $84,250 | $75,520 to $96,560 | 92.9 |
| San Francisco | $146,760 | $130,200 to $154,920 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $100,350 | $96,090 to $103,780 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Dental Hygienists in Louisville?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $81,390.
- How does Louisville pay compare to the US median for Dental Hygienists?
- Local median pay is 17% below the national OEWS median of $98,100.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Louisville is 93.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $81,390 has about the same purchasing power as $87,422 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.