Dental hygienist salary in Maine
Dental hygienists in Maine earn a median $46.96 an hour, or $97,680 a year, 0.4% below the national median of $47.16. Maine ranks 21 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 1,060 hygienists work in the state.
$46.96
median hourly wage
$97,680
median annual wage
1,060
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.
Maine pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40.10 | $83,420 |
| 25th percentile | $42.50 | $88,400 |
| Median | $46.96 | $97,680 |
| 75th percentile | $49.25 | $102,440 |
| 90th percentile | $52.25 | $108,680 |
| Mean (average) | $46.37 | $96,440 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $46.96 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $97,680 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $52.25 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $51,430 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine (nonmetro) | $49.79 | $103,570 | $41.32 to $51.01 | 260 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $47.54 | $98,880 | $46.14 to $47.83 | 500 |
| Northeast Maine (nonmetro) | $45.50 | $94,640 | $40.20 to $46.58 | 90 |
| Bangor, ME | $42.53 | $88,450 | $40.30 to $44.76 | 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
Maine has 1.66 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.16 (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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