Dental Hygienists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dental hygienists in the United States was $98,100 ($47.16 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,880 | $36.00 |
| 25th | $83,570 | $40.18 |
| Median | $98,100 | $47.16 |
| 75th | $108,480 | $52.16 |
| 90th | $126,050 | $60.60 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1292
- Total U.S. employment: 222,740
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 222,740 dental hygienists are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
With approximately 222,740 dental hygienists employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Dental Hygienists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,160 | $29.41 | -37.7% | 3,170 |
| Alaska | $132,690 | $63.79 | +35.3% | 790 |
| Arizona | $101,010 | $48.56 | +3.0% | 4,530 |
| Arkansas | $86,760 | $41.71 | -11.6% | 1,740 |
| California | $124,930 | $60.06 | +27.3% | 24,500 |
| Colorado | $109,580 | $52.68 | +11.7% | 4,270 |
| Connecticut | $100,690 | $48.41 | +2.6% | 3,240 |
| Delaware | $98,910 | $47.55 | +0.8% | 750 |
| District of Columbia | $137,220 | $65.97 | +39.9% | 320 |
| Florida | $91,980 | $44.22 | -6.2% | 11,980 |
| Georgia | $95,490 | $45.91 | -2.7% | 7,440 |
| Hawaii | $97,570 | $46.91 | -0.5% | 830 |
| Idaho | $94,650 | $45.51 | -3.5% | 2,060 |
| Illinois | $96,670 | $46.48 | -1.5% | 8,970 |
| Indiana | $92,330 | $44.39 | -5.9% | 5,020 |
| Iowa | $84,010 | $40.39 | -14.4% | 2,440 |
| Kentucky | $78,830 | $37.90 | -19.6% | 2,070 |
| Louisiana | $85,240 | $40.98 | -13.1% | 2,690 |
| Maine | $97,680 | $46.96 | -0.4% | 1,060 |
| Maryland | $107,830 | $51.84 | +9.9% | 3,500 |
| Massachusetts | $100,640 | $48.39 | +2.6% | 6,850 |
| Michigan | $83,790 | $40.28 | -14.6% | 8,640 |
| Minnesota | $103,970 | $49.99 | +6.0% | 4,110 |
| Mississippi | $67,280 | $32.35 | -31.4% | 1,140 |
| Missouri | $92,750 | $44.59 | -5.5% | 3,810 |
| Montana | $98,440 | $47.33 | +0.3% | 860 |
| Nebraska | $92,580 | $44.51 | -5.6% | 1,280 |
| Nevada | $115,290 | $55.43 | +17.5% | 1,510 |
| New Hampshire | $101,250 | $48.68 | +3.2% | 1,360 |
| New Jersey | $107,040 | $51.46 | +9.1% | 7,230 |
| New Mexico | $95,940 | $46.12 | -2.2% | 1,420 |
| New York | $106,130 | $51.03 | +8.2% | 13,660 |
| North Carolina | $97,850 | $47.04 | -0.3% | 6,690 |
| North Dakota | $90,530 | $43.53 | -7.7% | 660 |
| Ohio | $88,990 | $42.78 | -9.3% | 8,630 |
| Oklahoma | $97,580 | $46.91 | -0.5% | 2,860 |
| Oregon | $122,080 | $58.69 | +24.4% | 3,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,610 | $38.76 | -17.8% | 7,970 |
| Rhode Island | $86,910 | $41.78 | -11.4% | 770 |
| South Carolina | $84,340 | $40.55 | -14.0% | 3,160 |
| South Dakota | $92,210 | $44.33 | -6.0% | 630 |
| Tennessee | $84,640 | $40.69 | -13.7% | 4,570 |
| Texas | $99,240 | $47.71 | +1.2% | 16,380 |
| Utah | $91,120 | $43.81 | -7.1% | 3,780 |
| Vermont | $97,470 | $46.86 | -0.6% | 560 |
| Virginia | $102,950 | $49.50 | +4.9% | 3,770 |
| Washington | $131,160 | $63.06 | +33.7% | 6,330 |
| West Virginia | $73,840 | $35.50 | -24.7% | 1,250 |
| Wisconsin | $96,540 | $46.41 | -1.6% | 5,080 |
| Wyoming | $85,130 | $40.93 | -13.2% | 500 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for dental hygienists?
The median annual wage for dental hygienists is $98,100 ($47.16 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays dental hygienists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many dental hygienists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 222,740 dental hygienists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do dental hygienists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $47.16. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.