Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Bismarck
The median dental hygienist earns $91,600 a year in the Bismarck metro, with the middle half between $84,510 and $97,690.[1]
25th percentile
$84,510
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$91,600
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$97,690
Upper end of the middle half
Bismarck runs about 1% higher than the North Dakota median and ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Bismarck pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,240 | $82,890 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $84,510 | $84,020 | $83,570 |
| Median | $91,600 | $90,530 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $97,690 | $96,170 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $99,220 | $98,530 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $91,490 | $89,750 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Bismarck: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Bismarck?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Bismarck metro area is $91,600, with the middle half earning between $84,510 and $97,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $83,240 at the 10th percentile to $99,220 at the 90th.
Is Bismarck higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck runs about 1% higher than the North Dakota state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bismarck compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Bismarck is about 7% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Bismarck area?
BLS estimates 130 dental hygienists were employed in the Bismarck metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.31, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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