Dental Hygienists salary in United States
The median dental hygienists salary is $98,100 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Dental Hygienists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Dental Hygienists salary FAQs
What is the average Dental Hygienists salary in United States?
The median Dental Hygienists salary in United States is $98,100 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of dental hygienistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Dental Hygienists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $74,880 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $126,050 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $98,100.
Do Dental Hygienists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington is among the highest at $131,160, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Dental Hygienists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.