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Dental Hygienist Salary in Japan

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The Japan median is $87,411 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$87,411
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,284
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$87,411
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$42.02
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$87,411
Sapporo, JP$87,411
Fukuoka, JP$87,411
Kawasaki, JP$87,411
Kobe, JP$87,411
Kyoto, JP$87,411
Saitama, JP$87,411
Hiroshima, JP$87,411
Sendai, JP$87,411
Tokyo, JP$65,913
Osaka, JP$53,188
Nagoya, JP$50,717

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Japan?
The national median dental hygienist salary in Japan is about ￥14,150,000 per year (￥1,179,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥8,210,000 to ￥14,150,000.
Which Japan city pays dental hygienists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥14,150,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥8,210,000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about ￥5,810,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥18,508,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is dental hygienist in demand in Japan?
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.