How much does a dental hygienist make in Delaware?
$98,910a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Delaware. That is $47.55 an hour or $8,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.55
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,580Median: $98,910Highest 10%: $112,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,580 | $44.99 | |
| 25th | $97,570 | $46.91 | |
| Median | $98,910 | $47.55 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.67 | |
| 90th | $112,900 | $54.30 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $100,800 |
| Dover, DE | $96,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 15. Connecticut | $100,700 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $100,600 |
| 17. Texas | $99,240 |
| 18. Delaware | $98,910 |
| 19. Montana | $98,440 |
| 20. North Carolina | $97,850 |
| 21. Maine | $97,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $47.55 ($98,910 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $98,910 against $98,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Delaware rank for dental hygienist pay?
Delaware ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays dental hygienists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $100,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.