Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Longview-Kelso
The median dental hygienist earns $123,020 a year in the Longview-Kelso metro, with the middle half between $110,900 and $124,440.[1]
25th percentile
$110,900
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$123,020
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$124,440
Upper end of the middle half
Longview-Kelso runs about 6% lower than the Washington median and ranks 6th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 25% higher than the national median.
Longview-Kelso pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,760 | $107,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $110,900 | $122,000 | $83,570 |
| Median | $123,020 | $131,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $124,440 | $134,670 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $127,700 | $162,050 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $120,090 | $131,530 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Longview-Kelso: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Longview-Kelso?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Longview-Kelso metro area is $123,020, with the middle half earning between $110,900 and $124,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $106,760 at the 10th percentile to $127,700 at the 90th.
Is Longview-Kelso higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Longview-Kelso runs about 6% lower than the Washington state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 6th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Longview-Kelso compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Longview-Kelso 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 Longview-Kelso area?
BLS estimates 100 dental hygienists were employed in the Longview-Kelso metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.66, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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