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Dental Hygienist Salary in New Zealand

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The New Zealand median is $89,243 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$89,243
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,427
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$89,243
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$42.91
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$89,243
Hamilton, NZ$89,243
Tauranga, NZ$89,243
Dunedin, NZ$89,243
Lower Hutt, NZ$89,243
Wellington, NZ$68,516
Auckland, NZ$62,182
Christchurch, NZ$58,152

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in New Zealand?
The national median dental hygienist salary in New Zealand is about $155,000 per year ($12,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $101,000 to $155,000.
Which New Zealand city pays dental hygienists the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $155,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $101,000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about $71,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $202,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is dental hygienist in demand in New Zealand?
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.