Dental hygienist salary in Alaska
Dental hygienists in Alaska earn a median $63.79 an hour, or $132,690 a year, 35.3% above the national median of $47.16. Alaska ranks 2 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 790 hygienists work in the state.
$63.79
median hourly wage
$132,690
median annual wage
790
dental hygienists employed
2.2x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Alaska pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29.13 | $60,590 |
| 25th percentile | $62.66 | $130,340 |
| Median | $63.79 | $132,690 |
| 75th percentile | $65.60 | $136,450 |
| 90th percentile | $66.75 | $138,840 |
| Mean (average) | $58.92 | $122,560 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $63.79 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $132,690 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $66.75 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $61,000 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $63.82 | $132,740 | $62.66 to $66.31 | 490 |
| Alaska (nonmetro) | $63.79 | $132,690 | $61.10 to $64.69 | 230 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $63.40 | $131,860 | $62.82 to $64.04 | 70 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Alaska has 2.43 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.70 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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