Dental Hygienist salary in Maryland
What dental hygienists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$107,830$51.84 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$103,150 – $120,070Top 10%: $122,740+
Jobs3,5000.88× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $100,820 | $48.47 | 4,180 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $119,170 | $57.30 | 2,200 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $116,130 | $55.83 | 1,900 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $83,460 | $40.13 | 170 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $103,510 | $49.77 | 160 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $104,460 | $50.22 | 130 |
| Salisbury, MD | $97,310 | $46.78 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Colorado · $109,580 New Jersey · $107,040 New York · $106,130 Minnesota · $103,970 Virginia · $102,950 New Hampshire · $101,250
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Maryland?
Dental Hygienists in Maryland earned a median of $107,830 a year ($51.84 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $103,150 to $120,070.
Where in Maryland do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $119,170.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.