Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary in San Diego, California

Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Entry Level Dental Hygienist make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Dental Hygienist in San Diego, CA is $78,935. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,828 to a high of $90,993, with most professionals earning between $69,981 and $85,247.

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Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $61,828 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $69,981 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $78,935 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $85,247 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $90,993 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $69,981 10% $61,828 90% $90,993 75% $85,247 $78,935 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Dental Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Entry Level Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Dental Hygienist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Entry Level Dental Hygienist ranges from $69,981 to $85,247 with the average base salary of $78,935. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,981 to $85,247 with the average total cash compensation of $78,935.
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