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Dental hygienist salary in United States

How much does a Dental Hygienist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$52.11
Average $52.11
Low $39.50
High $68.75

The average salary for a dental hygienist is $52.11 per hour in the United States. 67.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 21, 2026).

Dental Hygienist job openings in United States

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Factory Hygienist Specialist
Nestlé USA3.7out of 5 stars.
Jacksonville, IL
$76,986 - $108,268 a year
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Hygienist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Hilde Family Dentistry
 
$272,740per year
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Pierce College District
 
$227,323per year
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Chrisad
 
$176,271per year
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Wollborg Michelson Recruiting
 
$161,200per year
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Pacific Northwest National Lab...
 
$158,800per year
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BioGaia USA
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $64.07 per hour
  2. Thousand Oaks, CA
    $58.96 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $56.80 per hour
  4. Hartford, CT
    $56.27 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $55.65 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Dental Hygienist

The average salary for a Dental Hygienist is $52.11 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 67.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 21, 2026.

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Dental Hygienist salaries typically range between a low of $39.50 and a high of $68.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Dental Hygienist include Washington, DC at $64.07 per hour, Thousand Oaks, CA at $58.96 per hour, and Boston, MA at $56.80 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dental Hygienist include Hilde Family Dentistry ($272,740 per year) and Pierce College District ($227,323 per year).