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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Dental Hygienist in San Jose, CA is $91,981. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $72,048 to a high of $106,033, with most professionals earning between $81,547 and $99,336.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $72,048 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $81,547 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $91,981 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $99,336 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $106,033 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $81,547 10% $72,048 90% $106,033 75% $99,336 $91,981 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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Entry Level Dental Hygienist ranges from $81,547 to $99,336 with the average base salary of $91,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,547 to $99,336 with the average total cash compensation of $91,981.
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