Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary by State
Nationally, the median dental hygienist earns $98,100 a year ($47.16 an hour).[1] Pick a state for local pay, ranges, and metro areas.
The national pay range
| Percentile | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Median | $47.16 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $52.16 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $60.60 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $47.59 | $98,990 |
222,740
8%
About 15,000
BLS projects dental hygienist employment to grow 8% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations.[3] For the hiring side of these numbers, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
Dental Hygienist pay in every state
Ranked by median annual wage. Location quotient compares the role's share of jobs in the state to the national share (1.00 = the same).[2] Growth is each state's official 2024–2034 projection.[4]
| State | Median | Middle half | Employed | Location quotient | Growth 2024–2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $137,220 | $104,470–$138,710 | 320 | 0.31 | 7.6% |
| Alaska | $132,690 | $130,340–$136,450 | 790 | 1.70 | 9.1% |
| Washington | $131,160 | $122,000–$134,670 | 6,330 | 1.24 | 17% |
| California | $124,930 | $109,730–$132,120 | 24,500 | 0.94 | 10.7% |
| Oregon | $122,080 | $109,640–$126,460 | 3,600 | 1.28 | 12.4% |
| Nevada | $115,290 | $104,330–$121,730 | 1,510 | 0.68 | 23.3% |
| Colorado | $109,580 | $102,580–$125,470 | 4,270 | 1.04 | 17.3% |
| Maryland | $107,830 | $103,150–$120,070 | 3,500 | 0.88 | 8.5% |
| New Jersey | $107,040 | $101,270–$115,470 | 7,230 | 1.18 | 11.1% |
| New York | $106,130 | $89,960–$121,740 | 13,660 | 0.98 | 9.6% |
| Minnesota | $103,970 | $99,040–$116,350 | 4,110 | 0.97 | 9.8% |
| Virginia | $102,950 | $97,630–$119,690 | 3,770 | 0.64 | 6.8% |
| New Hampshire | $101,250 | $97,820–$104,260 | 1,360 | 1.39 | 5.3% |
| Arizona | $101,010 | $98,660–$105,990 | 4,530 | 0.98 | 16.2% |
| Connecticut | $100,690 | $97,630–$103,380 | 3,240 | 1.33 | 6.5% |
| Massachusetts | $100,640 | $98,150–$106,220 | 6,850 | 1.31 | 1.9% |
| Texas | $99,240 | $85,280–$107,320 | 16,380 | 0.81 | 21.8% |
| Delaware | $98,910 | $97,570–$103,310 | 750 | 1.09 | 4.9% |
| Montana | $98,440 | $94,460–$100,920 | 860 | 1.17 | 16.3% |
| North Carolina | $97,850 | $84,150–$100,930 | 6,690 | 0.95 | 9.3% |
| Maine | $97,680 | $88,400–$102,440 | 1,060 | 1.16 | 4.1% |
| Oklahoma | $97,580 | $95,980–$103,210 | 2,860 | 1.17 | 7.8% |
| Hawaii | $97,570 | $85,590–$102,910 | 830 | 0.92 | 6.3% |
| Vermont | $97,470 | $91,210–$101,230 | 560 | 1.28 | 1.1% |
| Illinois | $96,670 | $79,400–$101,800 | 8,970 | 1.03 | 5.5% |
| Wisconsin | $96,540 | $83,880–$100,750 | 5,080 | 1.21 | 8.8% |
| New Mexico | $95,940 | $86,300–$99,960 | 1,420 | 1.14 | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $95,490 | $81,140–$101,620 | 7,440 | 1.06 | 7.3% |
| Idaho | $94,650 | $92,820–$98,410 | 2,060 | 1.68 | 24.8% |
| Missouri | $92,750 | $83,890–$98,240 | 3,810 | 0.91 | 4.2% |
| Nebraska | $92,580 | $85,140–$96,210 | 1,280 | 0.88 | 9.4% |
| Indiana | $92,330 | $81,250–$99,020 | 5,020 | 1.09 | 6% |
| South Dakota | $92,210 | $83,230–$96,230 | 630 | 0.96 | 15% |
| Florida | $91,980 | $80,190–$96,060 | 11,980 | 0.84 | 14.4% |
| Utah | $91,120 | $81,660–$95,490 | 3,780 | 1.52 | 29.2% |
| North Dakota | $90,530 | $84,020–$96,170 | 660 | 1.08 | 8.5% |
| Ohio | $88,990 | $80,980–$97,210 | 8,630 | 1.09 | 5% |
| Rhode Island | $86,910 | $84,030–$91,160 | 770 | 1.07 | 0.6% |
| Arkansas | $86,760 | $82,620–$93,600 | 1,740 | 0.93 | 20.1% |
| Louisiana | $85,240 | $79,550–$96,010 | 2,690 | 0.97 | -1.7% |
| Wyoming | $85,130 | $61,360–$96,890 | 500 | 1.24 | 8.4% |
| Tennessee | $84,640 | $80,380–$94,240 | 4,570 | 0.97 | 13.8% |
| South Carolina | $84,340 | $79,400–$94,830 | 3,160 | 0.96 | 13% |
| Iowa | $84,010 | $80,950–$93,880 | 2,440 | 1.09 | 14.4% |
| Michigan | $83,790 | $79,670–$93,310 | 8,640 | 1.37 | 5.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $80,610 | $75,620–$99,950 | 7,970 | 0.92 | 6.2% |
| Kentucky | $78,830 | $67,880–$91,800 | 2,070 | 0.72 | 11.6% |
| West Virginia | $73,840 | $63,420–$76,260 | 1,250 | 1.25 | 12.4% |
| Mississippi | $67,280 | $63,000–$74,600 | 1,140 | 0.68 | 24.8% |
| Alabama | $61,160 | $58,800–$63,410 | 3,170 | 1.05 | 16.1% |
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Dental Hygienist salary: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make?
The U.S. median annual wage for dental hygienists was $98,100 ($47.16 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $83,570 and $108,480. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $74,880 and the top 10% earned over $126,050.
Which states pay dental hygienists the most?
By BLS median annual wage, the top three are District of Columbia ($137,220), Alaska ($132,690) and Washington ($131,160). Figures are not adjusted for cost of living.
How many dental hygienists are there in the U.S.?
BLS estimates 222,740 dental hygienists were employed in May 2025. The count excludes the self-employed.
What is the job outlook for dental hygienists?
BLS projects employment to grow 8% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 15,000 openings a year.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Hygienists (29-1292)
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists
- 4.Projections Central, state long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Hygienists