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Dental Hygienist Salary Report
DentalPost’s annual dental salary survey report covers pay, benefits, work conditions and more for registered dental hygienists. The most extensive dental industry survey of its kind, this report features comprehensive data based on responses from 15,000 dental professionals.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
The following data was collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is updated as of May 2021.
Average Dental Hygienist Salary by State
| State | Employed Dental Hygienists | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,950 | $24.58 | $51,130 |
| Alaska | 510 | $55.53 | $115,510 |
| Arizona | 3,410 | $40.05 | $83,300 |
| Arkansas | 1,260 | $35.75 | $74,360 |
| California | 25,200 | $52.02 | $108,200 |
| Colorado | 3,610 | $41.77 | $86,890 |
| Connecticut | 3,210 | $42.60 | $88,610 |
| Delaware | 760 | $40.18 | $83,560 |
| District of Columbia | 270 | $39.14 | $81,400 |
| Florida | 11,230 | $35.18 | $73,180 |
| Georgia | 4,810 | $35.16 | $73,140 |
| Hawaii | 1,340 | $39.41 | $81,970 |
| Idaho | 1,880 | $36.08 | $75,040 |
| Illinois | 8,540 | $36.84 | $76,640 |
| Indiana | 5,100 | $35.79 | $74,450 |
| Iowa | 2,220 | $36.55 | $76,010 |
| Kansas | 2,010 | $34.88 | $72,540 |
| Kentucky | 2,330 | $29.57 | $61,500 |
| Louisiana | 1,880 | $35.69 | $74,240 |
| Maine | 1,130 | $34.44 | $71,640 |
| Maryland | 4,120 | $42.95 | $89,340 |
| Massachusetts | 5,220 | $41.84 | $87,030 |
| Michigan | 7,750 | $32.08 | $66,720 |
| Minnesota | 4,920 | $38.38 | $79,820 |
| Mississippi | 1,410 | $27.72 | $57,670 |
| Missouri | 2,730 | $35.69 | $74,230 |
| Montana | 940 | $38.53 | $80,140 |
| Nebraska | 1,150 | $36.39 | $75,700 |
| Nevada | 2,030 | $43.01 | $89,460 |
| New Hampshire | 1,410 | $39.74 | $82,660 |
| New Jersey | 5,030 | $41.86 | $87,070 |
| New Mexico | 900 | $40.62 | $84,480 |
| New York | 10,020 | $40.19 | $83,600 |
| North Carolina | 6,920 | $34.86 | $72,500 |
| North Dakota | 850 | $33.39 | $69,440 |
| Ohio | 8,800 | $34.75 | $72,280 |
| Oklahoma | 2,270 | $40.04 | $83,290 |
| Oregon | 3,740 | $45.40 | $94,420 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,690 | $34.48 | $71,710 |
| Rhode Island | 1,120 | $37.09 | $77,140 |
| South Carolina | 3,100 | $31.46 | $65,440 |
| South Dakota | 670 | $35.87 | $74,600 |
| Tennessee | 4,090 | $33.06 | $68,770 |
| Texas | 13,030 | $36.53 | $75,970 |
| Utah | 2,920 | $35.63 | $74,110 |
| Vermont | 520 | $35.41 | $73,650 |
| Virginia | 5,040 | $39.98 | $83,150 |
| Washington | 6,840 | $51.06 | $106,200 |
| West Virginia | 1,050 | $29.35 | $61,050 |
| Wisconsin | 4,730 | $34.87 | $72,540 |
| Wyoming | 530 | $37.50 | $78,010 |