North Dakota · May 2025 wage survey
Dental hygienist salary in North Dakota
Dental hygienists in North Dakota earn a median $43.53 an hour, or $90,530 a year, 7.7% below the national median of $47.16. North Dakota ranks 36 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 660 hygienists work in the state. Inside the state, the area median runs from $40.57 in Fargo, ND-MN to $46.14 in West North Dakota (nonmetro).
- Median hourly
- $43.53
- Median annual
- $90,530
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Against U.S. median
- −7.7%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 | $39.85 | $82,890 |
| 25th percentile | $40.39 | $84,020 |
| Median | $43.53 | $90,530 |
| 75th percentile | $46.24 | $96,170 |
| 90th percentile | $47.37 | $98,530 |
| Mean (average) | $43.15 | $89,750 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $43.53 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $90,530 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $47.37 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $52,480 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and rural area
5 areas with a published median. Sort by any column.
| # | Area | Median hourly | Median annual | Middle half earn (hourly)$30$50 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West North Dakota (nonmetro) | $46.14 | $95,960 | $40.82 to $47.16 | 100 |
| 2 | East North Dakota (nonmetro) | $44.81 | $93,200 | $41.02 to $47.37 | 100 |
| 3 | Bismarck, ND | $44.04 | $91,600 | $40.63 to $46.97 | 130 |
| 4 | Minot, ND | $43.18 | $89,800 | $40.41 to $46.30 | 60 |
| 5 | Fargo, ND-MN | $40.57 | $84,390 | $40.05 to $45.19 | 240 |
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
North Dakota has 1.55 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.08 (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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- Median hygienist pay, North Dakota
- $43.53/hr
- 75th percentile
- $46.24/hr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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