Where Dental Hygienists Pays Above the National Average
$94,260
National Median Salary
24
States Pay Above Average
6
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Dental Hygienists Earns a Premium
These 24 states pay Dental Hygienistss above the national median of $94,260.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $129,760 | +37.7% | 770 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $127,900 | +35.7% | 330 |
| 3 | Washington | $125,370 | +33.0% | 5,140 |
| 4 | California | $121,080 | +28.5% | 22,940 |
| 5 | Oregon | $118,280 | +25.5% | 3,640 |
| 6 | Colorado | $106,730 | +13.2% | 4,470 |
| 7 | Maryland | $105,140 | +11.5% | 3,780 |
| 8 | Nevada | $103,160 | +9.4% | 2,040 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $102,600 | +8.8% | 6,030 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $100,790 | +6.9% | 6,780 |
| 11 | Delaware | $99,720 | +5.8% | 590 |
| 12 | Vermont | $99,490 | +5.5% | 520 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $98,970 | +5.0% | 4,660 |
| 14 | Virginia | $98,880 | +4.9% | 3,580 |
| 15 | Arizona | $97,530 | +3.5% | 5,040 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $96,770 | +2.7% | 1,060 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $96,740 | +2.6% | 1,540 |
| 18 | Illinois | $96,490 | +2.4% | 8,740 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $96,410 | +2.3% | 1,400 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $96,270 | +2.1% | 3,320 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $95,860 | +1.7% | 2,750 |
| 22 | New York | $95,560 | +1.4% | 10,350 |
| 23 | Montana | $94,740 | +0.5% | 950 |
| 24 | Texas | $94,490 | +0.2% | 16,010 |
Industries Where Dental Hygienists Earns a Premium
These 6 industries pay Dental Hygienistss above the national median.
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employment Services | $98,480 | +4.5% | 2,610 |
| 2 | Administrative and Support Services | $98,460 | +4.5% | 2,810 |
| 3 | Temporary Help Services | $96,810 | +2.7% | 1,620 |
| 4 | Facilities Support Services | $95,110 | +0.9% | 40 |
| 5 | Offices of Dentists | $94,570 | +0.3% | 207,560 |
| 6 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $94,420 | +0.2% | 212,410 |