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Dental Hygienist Salary

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases, and provide preventive dental care.

Median: $81,400 Growth: 9% BLS Data

Dental Hygienist Salary Range

Entry Level

$62,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$80,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$100,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $59,840

25th Percentile $69,130

Median (50th) $81,400

75th Percentile $96,380

90th Percentile $107,460

Top Paying States for Dental Hygienists

1 Alaska

$115,000

2 California

$110,000

3 Washington

$100,000

4 Nevada

$95,000

5 New Jersey

$93,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+9%

Above Average

Education

Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene

How Much Do Dental Hygienists Make?

The median annual salary for a dental hygienist in the United States is $81,400 as of 2026. This means half of dental hygienists earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $62,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $80,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $100,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$39/hr

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What Can a Dental Hygienist Afford?

Based on median salary of $81,400

Max Rent $2,049/mo

Max Car Payment $819/mo

Monthly Savings $1,029/mo

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