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Dental Hygienist Salary in China

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The China median is $69,174 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$69,174
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,767
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$69,174
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$33.26
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$69,174
Wuhan, CN$69,174
Dongguan, CN$69,174
Xi’an, CN$69,174
Nanjing, CN$69,174
Foshan, CN$69,174
Shanghai, CN$54,720
Beijing, CN$52,065
Shenzhen, CN$49,705
Guangzhou, CN$46,165
Hangzhou, CN$43,216
Chengdu, CN$36,431

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in China?
The national median dental hygienist salary in China is about ¥469,000 per year (¥39,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥247,000 to ¥469,000.
Which China city pays dental hygienists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥469,000 per year.
Which China city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥247,000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in China?
Across China cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about ¥175,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥613,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is dental hygienist in demand in China?
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.