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Dental Hygienist Salary in Malaysia

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The Malaysia median is $52,828 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$52,828
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,398
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$52,828
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$25.40
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$52,828
Petaling Jaya, MY$52,828
Ipoh, MY$52,828
Malacca, MY$52,828
Kota Bharu, MY$52,828
Kuantan, MY$52,828
Kota Kinabalu, MY$52,828
Kuala Terengganu, MY$52,828
Alor Setar, MY$52,828
Kuching, MY$52,828
Seremban, MY$52,828
Kuala Lumpur, MY$36,856

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Malaysia?
The national median dental hygienist salary in Malaysia is about RM 215,000 per year (RM 17,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 150,000 to RM 215,000.
Which Malaysia city pays dental hygienists the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 215,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 150,000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about RM 106,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 281,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is dental hygienist in demand in Malaysia?
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.