Dental Hygienist salary in West Virginia
What dental hygienists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,840$35.50 per hour
vs U.S.−25%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$63,420 – $76,260Top 10%: $83,430+
Jobs1,2501.25× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $119,170 | $57.30 | 2,200 |
| Charleston, WV | $65,520 | $31.50 | 260 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,170 | $36.14 | 240 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $73,470 | $35.32 | 180 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $83,460 | $40.13 | 170 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,630 | $35.40 | 140 |
| Morgantown, WV | $73,840 | $35.50 | 120 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $72,540 | $34.88 | 110 |
| Beckley, WV | $64,730 | $31.12 | 100 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $100,640 | $48.38 | 100 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $74,190 | $35.67 | 70 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $75,240 | $36.17 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $84,340 Iowa · $84,010 Michigan · $83,790 Pennsylvania · $80,610 Kentucky · $78,830 Mississippi · $67,280
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in West Virginia?
Dental Hygienists in West Virginia earned a median of $73,840 a year ($35.50 an hour) in May 2025, 25% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $63,420 to $76,260.
Where in West Virginia do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, 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.