Dental Hygienists pay in Massachusetts: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 253 Dental Hygienists postings on yourjobs.com in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 62% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $52.50 (n = 157 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $52.50 to $52.50. This page was built 20 October 2026.

63% of these postings are from Aspen Dental.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$52.50$109,200
Median advertised hourly rate$52.50$109,200
75th percentile$52.50$109,200
Highest advertised rate we recorded$78.00$162,240

Sample

Sample size for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026253
Postings that stated pay157 (62%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period98%
Postings with an employment type recorded186 (74%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded7%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded6%
Employers5
Cities81

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$78.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$78.00 per hour
Job title
Dental Hygienist
Employer
Tend
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
First seen
8 October 2026
Posting text
“…your life. Top earning Hygienists in Boston make $78/hr+ At Tend, we believe the way you're paid shoul…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Massachusetts

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Massachusetts
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Aspen Dental 160 $52.50 Open jobs
Tend 64 Open jobs
Family Dental of Seabrook 13 Open jobs
East Brewster Dental 12 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Dental Hygienists postings and advertised pay by month in Massachusetts
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 252 157 $52.50 $52.50 $52.50 0%
September 2026 1 0 0%
May 2026 1 1 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $87,530 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 09:49.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/dental-hygienists/massachusetts

Questions about Dental Hygienists pay in Massachusetts

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts?
The median advertised hourly rate for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts was $52.50, based on 157 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $109,200 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 63% of these postings are from Aspen Dental.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Dental Hygienists in Massachusetts was $78.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Dental Hygienist" from Tend in Boston, Massachusetts, first seen 8 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Massachusetts?
The employers with the most Dental Hygienists postings in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Aspen Dental (160 postings), Tend (64 postings) and Family Dental of Seabrook (13 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Massachusetts state the pay?
62% of the 253 Dental Hygienists postings in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (157 postings). Of those pay figures, 98% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Massachusetts are full time?
Of the 186 postings (74%) that recorded an employment type, 7% were full time and 6% part time; 27% recorded none.