--- title: "Dental Hygienist Jobs in San Diego, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/san-diego-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-17T04:30:12.305Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/san-diego-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/san-diego-ca/data.json"] --- Dental Hygienist market brief · San Diego, CA # Dental Hygienist Jobs in San Diego, CA 16 dental hygienist openings are live in the San Diego, CA area from 10 employers, led by Midwest Dental, Neighborhood Healthcare, and Positions in our Dental Offices. The middle half of posted salaries runs $104,094–$124,800 a year (median $114,400), from the 88% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 17, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Browse all Dental Hygienist markets](/jobs/dental-hygienist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 16 : Live dental hygienist openings currently tracked in the San Diego market. **Companies hiring** : 10 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $114,400 : 88% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level4 jobs Level coverage is 25%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 16 Hiring employers 10 Salary coverage 88% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 9 6 companies · $114,400 median Established employers 5 3 companies · $109,200 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $104,094 P50 $114,400 P75 $124,800 P90 $124,800 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental hygienist listings in San Diego - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental hygienist opportunities in San Diego, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 16 live roles tracked in this market. - 10 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 17, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-hygienist) ## A practical market plan for Dental Hygienist in San Diego Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 16 dental hygienist openings across 10 employers establish the current San Diego opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Midwest Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 16 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the San Diego market view into active employers and representative dental hygienist openings Employer activity · 10 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/midwest-dental)[![Neighborhood Healthcare logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhcare.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F04%2Fcropped-neighborhood-healthcare-favicon-180x180.jpg&sig=Fihf5sDFnqRt6YV4qa-5tt3jq01_A3O7SrjVtKwXt4g) Neighborhood HealthcareStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/neighborhood-healthcare) Positions in our Dental OfficesStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Sonrava Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F6272dbb54531dc09a5e01eec%2F0ed35d0d-107d-4304-a2fe-54f9e0b7fa91%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=zmwhRQQEpgLvJtxOuRA-kdx6O_1sE_FbzdA7aQ1Kx9E) Sonrava HealthTop of market2Open roles](/company/sonrava-health) Town Center Family Dental - LindenStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Vista Community Clinic logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistacommunityclinic.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F07%2Fvcc-logo-header.png) Vista Community ClinicEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/vista-community-clinic) Chula Vista PeriodonticsStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Dental Views logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdentalviews.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=7lGXADh8iUAjm9ib5KCpriSiim99vexdMJxP9uCTxwk) Dental ViewsStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/dental-views) Live opportunity sample · 16 of 16 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Registered Dental HygienistLive roleVista Community ClinicVista, California$99,840Posted Oct 15, 2026](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-vista-community-clinic-d69572cc-feab-5b5e-a8e9-e757dab85423)[Dental HygienistEntry-levelGenerations DentalSan Diego, California$124,800Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-generations-dental-a57176bd-e0f1-5198-b1ef-c59723ee6746)[Dental HygienistLive roleSonrava HealthOceanside, CaliforniaPosted Oct 12, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-sonrava-health-fc5169c9-e0ea-548a-8dee-463fb3f7aaa0)[Dental HygienistLive roleSonrava HealthEl Cajon, CaliforniaPosted Oct 12, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-sonrava-health-bbec3769-d6e0-58d6-83ff-4e8f5bb6f894)[Dental HygienistLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesCarlsbad, California$114,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-a157c846-08c3-59e8-811e-ead7cbd84dad)[Dental HygienistLive roleMidwest DentalSan Marcos, California$114,400Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-midwest-dental-631f0cd9-299f-5e8c-86d7-9f29fd08dd82)[Dental HygienistLive roleMidwest DentalEl Cajon, California$104,000Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/dental-hygienist-at-midwest-dental-8925384e-60a3-54a8-8be1-8ddebb4db9f9)[Registered Dental HygienistLive roleMB2 DentalPoway, California$124,800Posted Sep 16, 2026](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-mb2-dental-b50868c0-8162-511e-9b1e-9ec1dfeaa034) #### More dental hygienist openings in San Diego - [Registered Dental Hygienist · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-7183eece-5e84-5060-b9e2-72650bbea83d) - [Dental Hygienist · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-hygienist-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-035c8dca-4fb5-51b3-aefe-8f968372c2bc) - [Registered Dental Hygienist · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-131a8fdb-70c0-5268-a9f1-e0c21510549f) - [Registered Dental Hygienist (PT) · Neighborhood Healthcare](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-pt-at-neighborhood-healthcare-64b73ccc-5b25-5fab-8e4a-2657c29dc557) - [Registered Dental Hygienist · Dental Views](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-dental-views-db50ebe6-336d-575c-9549-2b99099e02a3) - [Registered Dental Hygienist-Per Diem · Neighborhood Healthcare](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-per-diem-at-neighborhood-healthcare-26b3005f-3cfa-5cdd-8487-319c51cd39c6) - [Registered Dental Hygienist · Vista Community Clinic](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-vista-community-clinic-212d9235-98df-556b-8215-7b629bf37f96) - [Registered Dental Hygienist · Chula Vista Periodontics](/job/registered-dental-hygienist-at-chula-vista-periodontics-86b24bb7-65bd-5087-9063-21645a4aaf64) [Explore all 16 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Hygienist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA) ## Dental Hygienist jobs in San Diego: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental hygienist jobs are open in San Diego? Metaintro tracks 16 live dental hygienist openings from 10 employers in the San Diego, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental hygienist jobs in San Diego pay? The median posted salary is $114,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $104,094 to $124,800. Based on the 88% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental hygienist jobs in San Diego? Midwest Dental, Neighborhood Healthcare, Positions in our Dental Offices, and Sonrava Health have the most open dental hygienist roles here right now, out of 10 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Hygienist demand around San Diego. 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