Dental hygienist salary in Delaware
Dental hygienists in Delaware earn a median $47.55 an hour, or $98,910 a year, 0.8% above the national median of $47.16. Delaware ranks 18 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 750 hygienists work in the state.
$47.55
median hourly wage
$98,910
median annual wage
750
dental hygienists employed
1.9x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Delaware pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44.99 | $93,580 |
| 25th percentile | $46.91 | $97,570 |
| Median | $47.55 | $98,910 |
| 75th percentile | $49.67 | $103,310 |
| 90th percentile | $54.30 | $112,940 |
| Mean (average) | $48.39 | $100,660 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $47.55 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $98,910 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $54.30 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $52,190 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware (nonmetro) | $50.18 | $104,370 | $47.72 to $51.75 | 100 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48.47 | $100,820 | $46.43 to $49.75 | 4,180 |
| Dover, DE | $46.51 | $96,730 | $45.66 to $47.29 | 130 |
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
Delaware has 1.55 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.09 (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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