Dental Hygienist Salary (United States)

United States dental hygienists typically earn around 80,000 to 95,000 dollars per year, often paid hourly, with many working part time.

Overview

These are indicative figures drawn from federal wage statistics, where the median sits in the high 80 thousands. Entry usually requires an associate degree and state licensure. Much of the work is paid by the hour, and part time schedules spread across several practices are common, so annual income varies more than the hourly rate suggests. Pay is highest in the West, particularly California and Washington, and benefits in small private practices can be thin compared with hospital or corporate dental groups.