Dental hygienist salary in Washington
Dental hygienists in Washington earn a median $63.06 an hour, or $131,160 a year, 33.7% above the national median of $47.16. Washington ranks 3 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 6,330 hygienists work in the state.
$63.06
median hourly wage
$131,160
median annual wage
6,330
dental hygienists employed
2.1x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Washington pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51.49 | $107,090 |
| 25th percentile | $58.65 | $122,000 |
| Median | $63.06 | $131,160 |
| 75th percentile | $64.75 | $134,670 |
| 90th percentile | $77.91 | $162,050 |
| Mean (average) | $63.24 | $131,530 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $63.06 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $131,160 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $77.91 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $62,990 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Washington license guide
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Read the guidePay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64.30 | $133,740 | $63.87 to $77.02 | 3,500 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63.00 | $131,040 | $55.17 to $65.91 | 190 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $61.28 | $127,470 | $57.62 to $62.23 | 130 |
| Bellingham, WA | $60.02 | $124,850 | $57.73 to $71.03 | 150 |
| Eastern Washington (nonmetro) | $59.38 | $123,520 | $52.18 to $61.77 | 160 |
| Western Washington (nonmetro) | $59.35 | $123,440 | $53.00 to $62.56 | 210 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59.18 | $123,100 | $58.56 to $61.71 | 2,380 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $59.14 | $123,020 | $53.32 to $59.83 | 100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $59.11 | $122,950 | $57.95 to $59.73 | 220 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $58.88 | $122,480 | $52.17 to $60.77 | 270 |
| Yakima, WA | $58.03 | $120,690 | $50.78 to $61.74 | 160 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $57.13 | $118,820 | $50.57 to $58.65 | 110 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $56.10 | $116,690 | $52.00 to $56.87 | 500 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $51.29 | $106,680 | $47.90 to $57.03 | 50 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $47.33 | $98,450 | $47.06 to $48.71 | 60 |
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
Washington has 1.78 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.24 (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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