Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Kennewick-Richland
The median dental hygienist earns $122,480 a year in the Kennewick-Richland metro, with the middle half between $108,520 and $126,410.[1]
25th percentile
$108,520
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$122,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$126,410
Upper end of the middle half
Kennewick-Richland runs about 7% lower than the Washington median and ranks 8th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 25% higher than the national median.
Kennewick-Richland pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,400 | $107,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $108,520 | $122,000 | $83,570 |
| Median | $122,480 | $131,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $126,410 | $134,670 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $146,830 | $162,050 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $117,500 | $131,530 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Kennewick-Richland: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Kennewick-Richland?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Kennewick-Richland metro area is $122,480, with the middle half earning between $108,520 and $126,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $100,400 at the 10th percentile to $146,830 at the 90th.
Is Kennewick-Richland higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Kennewick-Richland runs about 7% lower than the Washington state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 8th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kennewick-Richland compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Kennewick-Richland is about 25% 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 Kennewick-Richland area?
BLS estimates 270 dental hygienists were employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.46, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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