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Dental Hygienist Salary in Maine (2026)
$46.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,680/year ($5,973/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 21st of 50 states for Dental Hygienist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 1,060 Dental Hygienist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $97,680 a year — though pay ranges from $83,420 for newcomers to $108,680 at the top.
Dental Hygienist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,060 Dental Hygienist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1292, “Dental Hygienists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Dental Hygienist salary of $97,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,680 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $97,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,660 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,473 |
| Maine state income tax | −$5,867 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,680 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,973 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Maine?
- The median Dental Hygienist salary in Maine is $97,680 per year ($46.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,400 and $102,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Hygienist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $97,680, a single filer in Maine takes home about $71,680 per year ($5,973 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Dental Hygienist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,060 Dental Hygienist jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.