Wage data
Dental Hygienists Salary in the United States
The median Dental Hygienists salary in the United States is $98,100 per year, with most earning between $83,570 and $108,480 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$84K – $108K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $83,570 |
| Median (50th) | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $126,050 |
Dental Hygienists salary by metro
- San Francisco$146,760 median
- San Jose$139,990 median
- Seattle$133,740 median
- San Diego$123,790 median
- Portland$123,100 median
- Los Angeles$122,980 median
- Sacramento$122,540 median
- Washington$119,170 median
- Baltimore$116,130 median
- Denver$113,760 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.