The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Kentucky is $77,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,030.
Pay spans roughly $60,120 at the 10th percentile to $95,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.23 per hour. An estimated 2,140 people work as dental hygienists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $77,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.23 |
| 10th percentile | $60,120 |
| 90th percentile | $95,680 |
| Employment | 2,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.