Dental Hygienist Salary Data
Dental hygienists perform cleanings, take X-rays, apply sealants, and educate patients on oral health. They work closely with dentists to provide preventive dental care.
Salary benchmarks based on 1,681 job postings across 24 states
National Dental Hygienist Salary Overview
$90,000
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$114,000
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Dental Hygienist Salary by State
| State | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $125,000 | $142,000 | $148,500 | $110,000 – $160,000 | 6 |
| Maryland | $120,000 | $131,980 | $140,000 | $112,000 – $140,000 | 11 |
| California | $120,000 | $130,000 | $145,000 | $100,000 – $1,999,980 | 27 |
| Colorado | $120,000 | $125,000 | $138,500 | $119,980 – $140,000 | 14 |
| Massachusetts | $115,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $100,000 – $144,000 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $120,000 | $120,000 | $125,000 | $70,000 – $130,000 | 5 |
| New Jersey | $110,020 | $120,000 | $130,000 | $50 – $180,000 | 37 |
| New York | $110,000 | $120,000 | $135,000 | $80,000 – $240,000 | 17 |
| North Carolina | $110,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 | $80,000 – $140,000 | 86 |
| Ohio | $96,500 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $2,000 – $1,000,000 | 58 |
| South Carolina | $98,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $75,000 – $198,000 | 9 |
| Virginia | $100,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 | $2,000 – $150,000 | 39 |
| Wisconsin | $99,985 | $110,000 | $120,000 | $79,000 – $120,000 | 14 |
| Illinois | $90,000 | $107,000 | $110,000 | $75,000 – $140,000 | 222 |
| Missouri | $100,000 | $105,000 | $113,750 | $2,000 – $120,000 | 6 |
| Georgia | $100,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | $2,000 – $200,000 | 349 |
| Indiana | $92,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | $78,000 – $198,000 | 5 |
| Kentucky | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $80,000 – $100,000 | 11 |
| Texas | $91,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | $2,000 – $240,000 | 531 |
| Michigan | $96,000 | $96,000 | $110,000 | $96,000 – $140,000 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $90,000 | $96,000 | $100,000 | $80,000 – $110,000 | 28 |
| Tennessee | $84,000 | $89,940 | $92,000 | $2,000 – $100,000 | 36 |
| Florida | $80,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 – $140,000 | 40 |
| Alabama | $60,000 | $60,000 | $62,000 | $50,000 – $76,000 | 25 |
Dental Hygienist Salary by State
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About Dental Hygienist salary data
Dental Hygienist salary data is compiled from job postings on Indeed, DentalPost, and direct employer listings on DentalConnect. Our benchmarks are updated nightly and represent annualized salary ranges from the last 12 months.
State-level data requires a minimum of 5 job postings, while national benchmarks require at least 10 data points. The 25th percentile reflects entry-level or lower-experience compensation, the median represents typical pay, and the 75th percentile indicates compensation for experienced professionals or high-demand markets.