Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Bellingham
The median dental hygienist earns $124,850 a year in the Bellingham metro, with the middle half between $120,080 and $147,740.[1]
25th percentile
$120,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$124,850
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$147,740
Upper end of the middle half
Bellingham runs about 5% lower than the Washington median and ranks 4th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 27% higher than the national median.
Bellingham pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,770 | $107,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $120,080 | $122,000 | $83,570 |
| Median | $124,850 | $131,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $147,740 | $134,670 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $149,680 | $162,050 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $127,470 | $131,530 | $98,990 |
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1.64
1.15
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Dental Hygienist salary in Bellingham: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Bellingham?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Bellingham metro area is $124,850, with the middle half earning between $120,080 and $147,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $106,770 at the 10th percentile to $149,680 at the 90th.
Is Bellingham higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Bellingham runs about 5% lower than the Washington state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 4th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bellingham compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Bellingham is about 27% 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 Bellingham area?
BLS estimates 150 dental hygienists were employed in the Bellingham metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.15, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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