Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Wyoming
The median dental hygienist earns $85,130 a year in Wyoming ($40.93 an hour), with the middle half earning between $61,360 and $96,890.[1]
25th percentile
$61,360
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$85,130
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$96,890
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $85,130 per year or $40.93/hr at the median. Wyoming runs about 13% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Wyoming
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental hygienists in Wyoming earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Wyoming hourly | Wyoming annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29.34 | $61,020 | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $29.50 | $61,360 | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Median | $40.93 | $85,130 | $47.16 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $46.58 | $96,890 | $52.16 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $47.77 | $99,350 | $60.60 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $39.58 | $82,320 | $47.59 | $98,990 |
How many dental hygienists work in Wyoming
500
1.78
1.24
How Wyoming compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $85,130 in Wyoming vs. $98,100 nationally, $12,970 (13%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $61,020 vs. $74,880, 19% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $99,350 vs. $126,050, 21% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 8.4% in Wyoming vs. 7% nationally.
Job outlook for dental hygienists in Wyoming
Wyoming's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 8.4% over 2024–2034, from 490 to 530 jobs, with about 30 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 7%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental hygienist employment to grow 8% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 15,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental hygienist pay in Wyoming
Pay for a dental hygienist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Wyoming: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Wyoming?
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Wyoming was $85,130 ($40.93 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $61,360 and $96,890. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $61,020 and the top 10% earned over $99,350.
Do dental hygienists in Wyoming earn more than the national median?
No. The Wyoming median of $85,130 is lower than the U.S. median of $98,100. That is $12,970 (13%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Wyoming metro area pays dental hygienists the most?
Among the 2 Wyoming metro areas with published BLS data, Casper has the highest median at $90,620 a year. Cheyenne has the lowest, at $85,220.
How many dental hygienists work in Wyoming?
BLS estimates 500 dental hygienists were employed in Wyoming in May 2025. That is 1.78 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.24, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental hygienists growing in Wyoming?
Wyoming's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 8.4% over 2024–2034, from 490 to 530 jobs. That works out to about 30 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 7%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Hygienists (29-1292), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Wyoming long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Hygienists
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists