Dental Hygienist salary
What dental hygienists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$98,100$47.16 per hour
Average pay$98,990$47.59 per hour
Middle half earn$83,570 – $108,480Top 10%: $126,050+
Jobs222,740Employed nationwide
Dental Hygienist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,160 | $29.41 | 3,170 | 1.5 |
| Alaska | $132,690 | $63.79 | 790 | 2.43 |
| Arizona | $101,010 | $48.56 | 4,530 | 1.4 |
| Arkansas | $86,760 | $41.71 | 1,740 | 1.33 |
| California | $124,930 | $60.06 | 24,500 | 1.35 |
| Colorado | $109,580 | $52.68 | 4,270 | 1.49 |
| Connecticut | $100,690 | $48.41 | 3,240 | 1.91 |
| Delaware | $98,910 | $47.55 | 750 | 1.56 |
| Florida | $91,980 | $44.22 | 11,980 | 1.21 |
| Georgia | $95,490 | $45.91 | 7,440 | 1.52 |
| Hawaii | $97,570 | $46.91 | 830 | 1.32 |
| Idaho | $94,650 | $45.51 | 2,060 | 2.4 |
| Illinois | $96,670 | $46.48 | 8,970 | 1.47 |
| Indiana | $92,330 | $44.39 | 5,020 | 1.57 |
| Iowa | $84,010 | $40.39 | 2,440 | 1.57 |
| Kentucky | $78,830 | $37.90 | 2,070 | 1.04 |
| Louisiana | $85,240 | $40.98 | 2,690 | 1.39 |
| Maine | $97,680 | $46.96 | 1,060 | 1.66 |
| Maryland | $107,830 | $51.84 | 3,500 | 1.27 |
| Massachusetts | $100,640 | $48.39 | 6,850 | 1.88 |
| Michigan | $83,790 | $40.28 | 8,640 | 1.96 |
| Minnesota | $103,970 | $49.99 | 4,110 | 1.39 |
| Mississippi | $67,280 | $32.35 | 1,140 | 0.98 |
| Missouri | $92,750 | $44.59 | 3,810 | 1.3 |
| Montana | $98,440 | $47.33 | 860 | 1.68 |
| Nebraska | $92,580 | $44.51 | 1,280 | 1.25 |
| Nevada | $115,290 | $55.43 | 1,510 | 0.97 |
| New Hampshire | $101,250 | $48.68 | 1,360 | 1.99 |
| New Jersey | $107,040 | $51.46 | 7,230 | 1.69 |
| New Mexico | $95,940 | $46.12 | 1,420 | 1.63 |
| New York | $106,130 | $51.03 | 13,660 | 1.41 |
| North Carolina | $97,850 | $47.04 | 6,690 | 1.35 |
| North Dakota | $90,530 | $43.53 | 660 | 1.55 |
| Ohio | $88,990 | $42.78 | 8,630 | 1.55 |
| Oklahoma | $97,580 | $46.91 | 2,860 | 1.67 |
| Oregon | $122,080 | $58.69 | 3,600 | 1.83 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,610 | $38.76 | 7,970 | 1.31 |
| Rhode Island | $86,910 | $41.78 | 770 | 1.53 |
| South Carolina | $84,340 | $40.55 | 3,160 | 1.37 |
| South Dakota | $92,210 | $44.33 | 630 | 1.38 |
| Tennessee | $84,640 | $40.69 | 4,570 | 1.4 |
| Texas | $99,240 | $47.71 | 16,380 | 1.16 |
| Utah | $91,120 | $43.81 | 3,780 | 2.18 |
| Vermont | $97,470 | $46.86 | 560 | 1.83 |
| Virginia | $102,950 | $49.50 | 3,770 | 0.92 |
| Washington | $131,160 | $63.06 | 6,330 | 1.78 |
| West Virginia | $73,840 | $35.50 | 1,250 | 1.78 |
| Wisconsin | $96,540 | $46.41 | 5,080 | 1.73 |
| Wyoming | $85,130 | $40.93 | 500 | 1.78 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,760 | 3,780 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $139,990 | 1,620 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $136,210 | 310 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $135,990 | 260 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,740 | 3,500 |
| Anchorage, AK | $132,740 | 490 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $131,860 | 70 |
| Napa, CA | $131,370 | 100 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $131,040 | 190 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,600 | 220 |
| Boulder, CO | $130,000 | 300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $128,570 | 270 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $127,470 | 130 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $126,530 | 500 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $125,670 | 220 |
Metro areas with the most dental hygienists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 14,230 | $109,720 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 7,940 | $122,980 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 7,050 | $101,870 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 6,470 | $100,260 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 5,150 | $101,990 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,710 | $100,370 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4,180 | $100,820 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 3,780 | $84,480 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 3,780 | $146,760 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 3,500 | $133,740 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,460 | $82,780 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 3,240 | $102,520 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3,060 | $104,930 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,590 | $112,630 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 2,380 | $123,100 |
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Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make?
The median pay for dental hygienists in the U.S. was $98,100 a year ($47.16 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $83,570 and $108,480.
Which states pay dental hygienists the most?
The highest pay was in Alaska ($132,690), Washington ($131,160), California ($124,930), Oregon ($122,080), Nevada ($115,290). The lowest was in Alabama ($61,160), Mississippi ($67,280), West Virginia ($73,840).
How many dental hygienists are there in the U.S.?
About 222,740 people were employed as dental hygienists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.