Salary by profession · US · 2026
Dental hygienist salary in the US
What is the average dental hygienist salary in the US?
The median US dental hygienist earns about $89,000 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics), typically $72,000–$106,000. That's around $5,953 a month take-home in a no-tax state, and places the typical dental hygienist in roughly the 77th percentile of US earners — $35,990 above the median.
Verified 12 August 2026
Dental hygienist pay and take-home
| Salary | Take-home, no-tax state | Take-home, California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / lower | $72,000 | $59,482 | $56,244 |
| Median | $89,000 | $71,442 | $66,622 |
| Experienced | $106,000 | $83,401 | $77,001 |
How dental hygienists compare
The US median individual income is $53,010. At $89,000, the typical dental hygienist earns $35,990 more — around the 77th percentile of all earners. One of the best-paid roles for its training length; pay is highest on the West Coast.
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