The average salary for a dental hygienist in the United States is $89,890, but the range typically falls between $78,010 and $100,630. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $43.21, with a range between $37.51 and $48.38.
There are approximately 211,630 people employed as a dental hygienist in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of dental hygienists.The state with the best pay for a dental hygienist is Washington, with an average annual salary of $123,510, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $54,460.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $65,110 | $31.3 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,010 | $37.51 |
| Median | $87,530 | $42.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $100,630 | $48.38 |
| 90th Percentile | $118,400 | $56.92 |
The salary of a dental hygienist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dental hygienist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dental hygienists are Washington, Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Oregon while the worst states are Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,640 | $54,460 | $61,910 |
| Alaska | $88,220 | $115,980 | $128,340 |
| Arizona | $82,830 | $92,460 | $100,580 |
| Arkansas | $50,370 | $78,040 | $94,330 |
| California | $103,150 | $118,330 | $137,870 |
| Colorado | $86,370 | $101,790 | $120,400 |
| Connecticut | $82,150 | $94,220 | $105,070 |
| Delaware | $82,850 | $98,660 | $121,660 |
| District of Columbia | $81,290 | $113,600 | $124,890 |
| Florida | $68,540 | $81,180 | $93,090 |
| Georgia | $64,590 | $85,600 | $99,210 |
| Hawaii | $78,930 | $91,070 | $100,340 |
| Idaho | $77,130 | $84,390 | $94,740 |
| Illinois | $61,080 | $82,470 | $99,870 |
| Indiana | $62,830 | $82,800 | $101,460 |
| Iowa | $76,330 | $83,220 | $94,220 |
| Kansas | $61,050 | $79,160 | $90,210 |
| Kentucky | $57,500 | $73,850 | $93,120 |
| Louisiana | $48,620 | $78,980 | $96,220 |
| Maine | $72,440 | $80,310 | $92,340 |
| Maryland | $82,630 | $101,140 | $118,930 |
| Massachusetts | $79,530 | $96,410 | $104,840 |
| Michigan | $66,220 | $76,800 | $82,490 |
| Minnesota | $79,350 | $90,140 | $99,020 |
| Mississippi | $45,260 | $62,120 | $73,870 |
| Missouri | $63,420 | $79,740 | $92,660 |
| Montana | $80,530 | $88,990 | $98,520 |
| Nebraska | $76,700 | $82,660 | $93,140 |
| Nevada | $48,850 | $90,320 | $107,220 |
| New Hampshire | $83,140 | $92,840 | $101,600 |
| New Jersey | $84,610 | $95,700 | $104,260 |
| New Mexico | $81,370 | $92,100 | $100,050 |
| New York | $65,040 | $87,290 | $103,260 |
| North Carolina | $68,460 | $82,780 | $96,230 |
| North Dakota | $64,930 | $80,130 | $90,660 |
| Ohio | $65,050 | $79,260 | $93,500 |
| Oklahoma | $65,920 | $91,280 | $104,510 |
| Oregon | $89,250 | $103,440 | $118,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,500 | $77,010 | $99,470 |
| Rhode Island | $76,380 | $79,980 | $85,250 |
| South Carolina | $62,600 | $76,950 | $92,920 |
| South Dakota | $77,510 | $81,330 | $89,020 |
| Tennessee | $57,870 | $75,920 | $92,480 |
| Texas | $74,900 | $87,270 | $101,340 |
| Utah | $75,920 | $78,910 | $86,260 |
| Vermont | $82,440 | $92,310 | $98,260 |
| Virginia | $76,720 | $91,800 | $113,140 |
| Washington | $101,540 | $123,510 | $133,280 |
| West Virginia | $52,700 | $68,820 | $82,790 |
| Wisconsin | $74,410 | $80,450 | $90,930 |
| Wyoming | $61,720 | $80,820 | $95,130 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dental hygienist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dental hygienists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $138,960.The city with the lowest average salary for dental hygienists is Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL with an average salary of $49,980.
Areas with highest average salaries for dental hygienists
Areas with lowest average salaries for dental hygienists
The number of dental hygienists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dental hygienists has increased by 16,800. On average, the number of dental hygienists has been increasing by 2.2% each year. The salary of dental hygienists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of dental hygienists has increased by $11,840. On average, the salary of dental hygienists has been increasing by 3.8% each year.
Dental Hygienists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for dental hygienists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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