The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $83,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,000.
Pay spans roughly $44,190 at the 10th percentile to $101,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $40.11 per hour. An estimated 720 people work as dental hygienists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $83,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $40.11 |
| 10th percentile | $44,190 |
| 90th percentile | $101,320 |
| Employment | 720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.