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Dental Hygienist Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Dental Hygienist make? The median Dental Hygienist salary in the US is about $99,864 per year (roughly $48.00 an hour), across 220,430 jobs (Dental Hygienists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $61,160 in Alabama to $137,220 in District of Columbia. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Dental Hygienist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| District of Columbia | $137,220 | 320 |
| Alaska | $132,690 | 790 |
| Washington | $131,160 | 6,330 |
| California | $124,930 | 24,500 |
| Oregon | $122,080 | 3,600 |
| Nevada | $115,290 | 1,510 |
| Colorado | $109,580 | 4,270 |
| Maryland | $107,830 | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $107,040 | 7,230 |
| New York | $106,130 | 13,660 |
| Minnesota | $103,970 | 4,110 |
| Virginia | $102,950 | 3,770 |
| New Hampshire | $101,250 | 1,360 |
| Arizona | $101,010 | 4,530 |
| Connecticut | $100,690 | 3,240 |
| Massachusetts | $100,640 | 6,850 |
| Texas | $99,240 | 16,380 |
| Delaware | $98,910 | 750 |
| Montana | $98,440 | 860 |
| North Carolina | $97,850 | 6,690 |
| Maine | $97,680 | 1,060 |
| Oklahoma | $97,580 | 2,860 |
| Hawaii | $97,570 | 830 |
| Vermont | $97,470 | 560 |
| Illinois | $96,670 | 8,970 |
| Wisconsin | $96,540 | 5,080 |
| New Mexico | $95,940 | 1,420 |
| Georgia | $95,490 | 7,440 |
| Idaho | $94,650 | 2,060 |
| Missouri | $92,750 | 3,810 |
| Nebraska | $92,580 | 1,280 |
| Indiana | $92,330 | 5,020 |
| South Dakota | $92,210 | 630 |
| Florida | $91,980 | 11,980 |
| Utah | $91,120 | 3,780 |
| North Dakota | $90,530 | 660 |
| Ohio | $88,990 | 8,630 |
| Rhode Island | $86,910 | 770 |
| Arkansas | $86,760 | 1,740 |
| Louisiana | $85,240 | 2,690 |
| Wyoming | $85,130 | 500 |
| Tennessee | $84,640 | 4,570 |
| South Carolina | $84,340 | 3,160 |
| Iowa | $84,010 | 2,440 |
| Michigan | $83,790 | 8,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,610 | 7,970 |
| Kentucky | $78,830 | 2,070 |
| West Virginia | $73,840 | 1,250 |
| Mississippi | $67,280 | 1,140 |
| Alabama | $61,160 | 3,170 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Hygienist make?
- A Dental Hygienist makes a median of about $99,864 per year in the US (roughly $48.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $61,160 in Alabama to $137,220 in District of Columbia depending on the state.
- What is the average Dental Hygienist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Dental Hygienist salary in the US is about $99,864 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 220,430 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Dental Hygienists the most?
- District of Columbia has the highest median Dental Hygienist salary at $137,220 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Dental Hygienists the least?
- Alabama has the lowest median at $61,160 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Dental Hygienists, code 29-1292). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.