Dental Hygienist Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median dental hygienist in the Seattle area earns $133,740 a year ($64.30 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 2% above the Washington median ($131,160). Half of the 3,500 dental hygienists there earn between $132,850 and $160,190.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $127,620 | $107,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $132,850 | $122,000 | $83,570 |
| Median | $133,740 | $131,160 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $160,190 | $134,670 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $162,850 | $162,050 | $126,050 |
| Average | $141,230 | $131,530 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 3,500 | 6,330 | 222,740 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
- Washington, DC: $119,170
- Baltimore, MD: $116,130
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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.