Dental Hygienist Salary (2026): How Much Do Dental Hygienists Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$99,864
Per Hour$48.01
Total Jobs$220,430
Highest Paying StateDistrict of Columbia

Dental Hygienist Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1District of Columbia$137,220▲ 37%$320
2Alaska$132,690▲ 33%$790
3Washington$131,160▲ 31%$6,330
4California$124,930▲ 25%$24,500
5Oregon$122,080▲ 22%$3,600
6Nevada$115,290▲ 15%$1,510
7Colorado$109,580▲ 10%$4,270
8Maryland$107,830▲ 8%$3,500
9New Jersey$107,040▲ 7%$7,230
10New York$106,130▲ 6%$13,660
11Minnesota$103,970▲ 4%$4,110
12Virginia$102,950▲ 3%$3,770
13New Hampshire$101,250▲ 1%$1,360
14Arizona$101,010▲ 1%$4,530
15Connecticut$100,690▲ 1%$3,240
16Massachusetts$100,640▲ 1%$6,850
17Texas$99,240▼ 1%$16,380
18Delaware$98,910▼ 1%$750
19Montana$98,440▼ 1%$860
20North Carolina$97,850▼ 2%$6,690
21Maine$97,680▼ 2%$1,060
22Oklahoma$97,580▼ 2%$2,860
23Hawaii$97,570▼ 2%$830
24Vermont$97,470▼ 2%$560
25Illinois$96,670▼ 3%$8,970
26Wisconsin$96,540▼ 3%$5,080
27New Mexico$95,940▼ 4%$1,420
28Georgia$95,490▼ 4%$7,440
29Idaho$94,650▼ 5%$2,060
30Missouri$92,750▼ 7%$3,810
31Nebraska$92,580▼ 7%$1,280
32Indiana$92,330▼ 8%$5,020
33South Dakota$92,210▼ 8%$630
34Florida$91,980▼ 8%$11,980
35Utah$91,120▼ 9%$3,780
36North Dakota$90,530▼ 9%$660
37Ohio$88,990▼ 11%$8,630
38Rhode Island$86,910▼ 13%$770
39Arkansas$86,760▼ 13%$1,740
40Louisiana$85,240▼ 15%$2,690
41Wyoming$85,130▼ 15%$500
42Tennessee$84,640▼ 15%$4,570
43South Carolina$84,340▼ 16%$3,160
44Iowa$84,010▼ 16%$2,440
45Michigan$83,790▼ 16%$8,640
46Pennsylvania$80,610▼ 19%$7,970
47Kentucky$78,830▼ 21%$2,070
48West Virginia$73,840▼ 26%$1,250
49Mississippi$67,280▼ 33%$1,140
50Alabama$61,160▼ 39%$3,170

FAQ

How much does a Dental Hygienist make?

The national median annual salary for dental hygienists is $99,864, about $48.01 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays dental hygienists the most?

District of Columbia tops the list at $137,220 per year.

What state pays dental hygienists the least?

Alabama has the lowest median at $61,160.

How much does a Dental Hygienist make per hour?

At the national median, dental hygienists earn about $48.01 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most dental hygienists employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of dental hygienists include California.