Dental Hygienists Salary Data
340 cities · National median: $92,7377% growth
Dental hygiene employment is projected to grow 7% through 2034. The link between oral health and overall health is increasingly recognized, driving preventive care demand. Flexible scheduling and part-time opportunities make this profession especially attractive.
Highest-Paying Cities for Dental Hygienists
Top 20 cities ranked by median salary.
1
San FranciscoCA
CoL: 100$146,760+58.3%
2
San JoseCA
CoL: 100$139,990+51.0%
3
Santa RosaCA
CoL: 100$136,210+46.9%
4
Santa MariaCA
CoL: 100$135,990+46.6%
5
SeattleWA
CoL: 100$133,740+44.2%
6
AnchorageAK
CoL: 100$132,740+43.1%
7
FairbanksAK
CoL: 100$131,860+42.2%
8
NapaCA
CoL: 100$131,370+41.7%
9
BremertonWA
CoL: 100$131,040+41.3%
10
Santa CruzCA
CoL: 100$130,600+40.8%
11
BoulderCO
CoL: 100$130,000+40.2%
12
VallejoCA
CoL: 100$128,570+38.6%
13
Mount VernonWA
CoL: 100$127,470+37.5%
14
OxnardCA
CoL: 100$126,530+36.4%
15
San Luis ObispoCA
CoL: 100$125,670+35.5%
16
StocktonCA
CoL: 100$125,130+34.9%
17
BellinghamWA
CoL: 100$124,850+34.6%
18
Yuba CityCA
CoL: 100$124,780+34.6%
19
ModestoCA
CoL: 100$123,910+33.6%
20
San DiegoCA
CoL: 100$123,790+33.5%
Best States for Dental Hygienists
States ranked by average salary across 340 cities.
Career Outlook for Dental Hygienists
The national median salary for dental hygienists is $92,737, based on BLS data across 340 U.S. cities. The highest-paying state is AK with an average of $132,300.
💡 Key insight: Dental hygienists with expanded function certifications in certain states can perform additional procedures, increasing their earning potential.