Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Fairbanks-College
The median dental hygienist earns $131,860 a year in the Fairbanks-College metro, with the middle half between $130,660 and $133,190.[1]
25th percentile
$130,660
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$131,860
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$133,190
Upper end of the middle half
Fairbanks-College runs about the same as the Alaska median and ranks 2nd of 2 Alaska metros. It is about 34% higher than the national median.
Fairbanks-College pay range vs. Alaska and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alaska annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,490 | $60,590 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $130,660 | $130,340 | $83,570 |
| Median | $131,860 | $132,690 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $133,190 | $136,450 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $137,300 | $138,840 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $122,780 | $122,560 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Fairbanks-College: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Fairbanks-College?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Fairbanks-College metro area is $131,860, with the middle half earning between $130,660 and $133,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $81,490 at the 10th percentile to $137,300 at the 90th.
Is Fairbanks-College higher or lower than the rest of Alaska?
Fairbanks-College runs about the same as the Alaska state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 2 Alaska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fairbanks-College compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Fairbanks-College is about 34% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Fairbanks-College area?
BLS estimates 70 dental hygienists were employed in the Fairbanks-College metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.41, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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