District of Columbia · May 2025 wage survey
Dental hygienist salary in District of Columbia
Dental hygienists in District of Columbia earn a median $65.97 an hour, or $137,220 a year, 39.9% above the national median of $47.16. District of Columbia ranks 1 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 320 hygienists work in the state.
- Median hourly
- $65.97
- Median annual
- $137,220
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Against U.S. median
- +39.9%U.S. is $47.16
Middle half (25th to 75th)10th to 90th percentileMedianComparison
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41.40 | $86,120 |
| 25th percentile | $50.23 | $104,470 |
| Median | $65.97 | $137,220 |
| 75th percentile | $66.69 | $138,710 |
| 90th percentile | $74.92 | $155,840 |
| Mean (average) | $61.50 | $127,910 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| District of Columbia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $65.97 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $137,220 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $74.92 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $91,540 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and rural area
1 area with a published median. Sort by any column.
| # | Area | Median hourly | Median annual | Middle half earn (hourly)$45$65 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $57.30 | $119,170 | $49.68 to $60.37 | 2,200 |
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
District of Columbia has 0.45 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.31 (1.00 is the national share; below 1 means hygienists make up a smaller 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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- Median hygienist pay, District of Columbia
- $65.97/hr
- 75th percentile
- $66.69/hr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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