Dental Hygienist Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median dental hygienist in the Baltimore area earns $116,130 a year ($55.83 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 8% above the Maryland median ($107,830). Half of the 1,900 dental hygienists there earn between $104,990 and $121,660.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,750 | $85,440 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $104,990 | $103,150 | $83,570 |
| Median | $116,130 | $107,830 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $121,660 | $120,070 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $125,040 | $122,740 | $126,050 |
| Average | $112,560 | $109,090 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,900 | 3,500 | 222,740 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
- Washington, DC: $119,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.