Dental Hygienists

Occupation

$94,260
National Median Salary
$45.32
Median Hourly Wage
219,070
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$66,470
$80,060
$94,260
$102,920
$120,060

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+31.8%
10 Year Change
$71,520
2014 Median
$94,260
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Dental Hygienists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Employment Services $98,480 2,610
Administrative and Support Services $98,460 2,810
Temporary Help Services $96,810 1,620
Facilities Support Services $95,110 40
Offices of Dentists $94,570 207,560

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Top Paying States for Dental Hygienists

State Annual Median Employment
Alaska $129,760 770
District of Columbia $127,900 330
Washington $125,370 5,140
California $121,080 22,940
Oregon $118,280 3,640

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Employment Services Administrative and Support Services Temporary Help Services Facilities Support Services Offices of Dentists Ambulatory Health Care Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Outpatient Care Centers Miscellaneous Manufacturing Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Office Administrative Services