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Dental hygienist salary in Ontario

How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Ontario?

Average base salary

$50.01
6%
below national average

The average salary for a dental hygienist is $50.01 per hour in Ontario. 4.7k salaries reported, updated at November 2, 2026

Dental Hygienist job openings in Ontario

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Registered Dental Hygienist
True North DPO
Waterloo, ON
$45–$50 an hour
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Hygienist in Ontario

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Greenwoods Dental Centres
 
$140,400per year
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Express Employment Professiona...
 
$119,600per year
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Dentalzen
 
$117,404per year
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County Dental Care
 
$110,850per year
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FAMILY DENTISTRY
 
$109,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists near Ontario

  1. Ottawa, ON
    $53.91 per hour
  2. Toronto, ON
    $50.68 per hour
  3. North York, ON
    $50.54 per hour
  4. London, ON
    $50.47 per hour
  5. Hamilton, ON
    $50.05 per hour

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The average salary for a Dental Hygienist is $50.01 per hour in Ontario. This figure is based on 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 2, 2026.

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Dental Hygienist salaries in Ontario typically range between a low of $41.13 and a high of $60.80 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Dental Hygienist in Ontario include Ottawa, ON at $53.91 per hour, Toronto, ON at $50.68 per hour and North York, ON at $50.54 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dental Hygienist in Ontario include Greenwoods Dental Centres ($140,400 per year) and Express Employment Professionals ($119,600 per year).