Dental Hygienist Salary in Washington
Median annual pay in Washington
$131,160
$63.06/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Washington
$122,565
Regional Price Parity: 107.013 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($98,100): +$33,060 (+33.7%)
Washington ranks 3rd of 50 states by median pay, and 3rd of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,090 | $51.49 |
| 25th percentile | $122,000 | $58.65 |
| Median | $131,160 | $63.06 |
| 75th percentile | $134,670 | $64.75 |
| 90th percentile | $162,050 | $77.91 |
Employment
- Employment in Washington
- 6,330
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Washington
- $131,160
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $98,100
- Difference
- +$33,060 (+33.7%)
Cost of living
$131,160 ÷ 107.013 × 100 = $122,565
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | ||
| 1st | $137,220 | $124,858 2nd |
| Alaska | ||
| 2nd | $132,690 | $129,632 1st |
| Washington This page | ||
| 3rd | $131,160 | $122,565 3rd |
| California | ||
| 4th | $124,930 | $112,834 6th |
| Oregon | ||
| 5th | $122,080 | $118,110 4th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Assistant salary in Washington
$58,090/year Washington
- Surgical Assistant salary in Washington
$65,440/year Washington
- Medical Assistant salary in Washington
$59,290/year Washington
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician salary in the U.S.
$47,380/year U.S.
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Technologist salary in Washington
$77,270/year Washington
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +8.0%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Associate's degree
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Dental Hygienist salary in nearby places
- Dental Hygienist salary in Idaho
$94,650/year Idaho
- Dental Hygienist salary in Oregon
$122,080/year Oregon
- Dental Hygienist salary in the U.S.
$98,100/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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