Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Yakima
The median dental hygienist earns $120,690 a year in the Yakima metro, with the middle half between $105,620 and $128,420.[1]
25th percentile
$105,620
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$120,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$128,420
Upper end of the middle half
Yakima runs about 8% lower than the Washington median and ranks 9th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
Yakima pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,250 | $107,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $105,620 | $122,000 | $83,570 |
| Median | $120,690 | $131,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $128,420 | $134,670 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $134,650 | $162,050 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $117,370 | $131,530 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Yakima: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Yakima?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Yakima metro area is $120,690, with the middle half earning between $105,620 and $128,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $100,250 at the 10th percentile to $134,650 at the 90th.
Is Yakima higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Yakima runs about 8% lower than the Washington state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 9th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Yakima compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Yakima is about 23% 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 Yakima area?
BLS estimates 160 dental hygienists were employed in the Yakima 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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