Dental Hygienist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median dental hygienist in the Washington area earns $119,170 a year ($57.29 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($98,100). Half of the 2,200 dental hygienists there earn between $103,340 and $125,560.
Median $119,170
10th: $94,29090th: $132,000
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,290 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $103,340 | $83,570 |
| Median | $119,170 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $125,560 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $132,000 | $126,050 |
| Average | $115,250 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 2,200 | 222,740 |
Washington, DC ranks 8th 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
- 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.