How much does a dental hygienist make in Washington?
$131,200a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Washington. That is $63.06 an hour or $10,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.06
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,100Median: $131,200Highest 10%: $162,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,100 | $51.49 | |
| 25th | $122,000 | $58.65 | |
| Median | $131,200 | $63.06 | |
| 75th | $134,700 | $64.75 | |
| 90th | $162,100 | $77.91 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $133,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $131,000 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $127,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $124,900 |
| Portland, OR | $123,100 |
| Longview, WA | $123,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $123,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $122,500 |
| Yakima, WA | $120,700 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $118,800 |
| Spokane, WA | $116,700 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $106,700 |
| Lewiston, ID | $98,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $137,200 |
| 2. Alaska | $132,700 |
| 3. Washington | $131,200 |
| 4. California | $124,900 |
| 5. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 6. Nevada | $115,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $63.06 ($131,200 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $131,200 against $98,100 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Washington rank for dental hygienist pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays dental hygienists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $133,700 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.