SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · United States
Dental Hygienists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Dental Hygienists across the United States is $98,100 per year, measured over 222,740 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $137,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Dental Hygienists
Pay for this occupation varies by 124.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $137,220 and Alabama pays $61,160.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $137,220 | 320 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $132,690 | 790 | |
| 3 | Washington | $131,160 | 6,330 | |
| 4 | California | $124,930 | 24,500 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $122,080 | 3,600 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $115,290 | 1,510 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $109,580 | 4,270 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $107,830 | 3,500 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $107,040 | 7,230 | |
| 10 | New York | $106,130 | 13,660 |
States with the most Dental Hygienists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 24,500 | $124,930 | |
| 2 | Texas | 16,380 | $99,240 | |
| 3 | New York | 13,660 | $106,130 | |
| 4 | Florida | 11,980 | $91,980 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 8,970 | $96,670 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 8,640 | $83,790 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 8,630 | $88,990 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 7,970 | $80,610 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 7,440 | $95,490 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 7,230 | $107,040 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $146,760 | 3,780 |
| 2 | San Jose | $139,990 | 1,620 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $136,210 | 310 |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $135,990 | 260 |
| 5 | Seattle | $133,740 | 3,500 |
| 6 | Anchorage | $132,740 | 490 |
| 7 | Fairbanks | $131,860 | 70 |
| 8 | Napa | $131,370 | 100 |
| 9 | Bremerton | $131,040 | 190 |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $130,600 | 220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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