Dental Hygienists pay in Tennessee: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 173 Dental Hygienists postings on yourjobs.com in Tennessee between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 52% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $45.00 (n = 90 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $40.50 to $45.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.

52% of these postings are from Aspen Dental.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Tennessee, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$40.50$84,240
Median advertised hourly rate$45.00$93,600
75th percentile$45.00$93,600
Highest advertised rate we recorded$50.00$104,000

Sample

Sample size for Dental Hygienists in Tennessee, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026173
Postings that stated pay90 (52%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period82%
Postings with an employment type recorded157 (91%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded24%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded76%
Employers10
Cities42

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
$50.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$45.00 to $50.00 per hour
Job title
Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $45-$50/hr
Employer
Aspen Dental
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
First seen
17 October 2026
Posting text
“…Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $45-$50/hr…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Tennessee

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Tennessee
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Aspen Dental 90 $45.00 Open jobs
Indian Lake Family Dental 15 Open jobs
Franklin Dental Care 12 Open jobs
Blackman Family Dental 11 Open jobs
Rivers Dental Care 11 Open jobs
American Family Dentistry 9 Open jobs
Silver Creek Dental Care 9 Open jobs
DentalCares - Cordova 8 Open jobs
Dug Gap Family Dentistry 5 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 Tennessee
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 167 90 $45.00 $40.50 $45.00 0%
September 2026 6 0 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 Tennessee, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/dental-hygienists/tennessee

Questions about Dental Hygienists pay in Tennessee

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Dental Hygienists in Tennessee?
The median advertised hourly rate for Dental Hygienists in Tennessee was $45.00, based on 90 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $93,600 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 52% of these postings are from Aspen Dental.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Dental Hygienists in Tennessee?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Dental Hygienists in Tennessee was $50.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Dental Hygienist (RDH) - $45-$50/hr" from Aspen Dental in Nashville, Tennessee, first seen 17 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Tennessee?
The employers with the most Dental Hygienists postings in Tennessee between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Aspen Dental (90 postings), Indian Lake Family Dental (15 postings) and Franklin Dental Care (12 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Tennessee state the pay?
52% of the 173 Dental Hygienists postings in Tennessee between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (90 postings). Of those pay figures, 82% 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 Tennessee are full time?
Of the 157 postings (91%) that recorded an employment type, 24% were full time and 76% part time; 9% recorded none.