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Dental Hygienist Salary in Brazil

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The Brazil median is $41,866 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$41,866
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,482
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$41,866
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$20.13
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$41,866
Salvador, BR$41,866
Fortaleza, BR$41,866
Manaus, BR$41,866
Brasília, BR$41,866
Curitiba, BR$41,866
Recife, BR$41,866
Goiânia, BR$41,866
Belém, BR$41,866
Porto Alegre, BR$41,866
São Paulo, BR$29,932
Rio de Janeiro, BR$28,171

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Brazil?
The national median dental hygienist salary in Brazil is about R$ 214.000 per year (R$ 17.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 144.000 to R$ 214.000.
Which Brazil city pays dental hygienists the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 214.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 144.000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about R$ 102.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 279.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is dental hygienist in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.