How much does a dental hygienist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $57.29 an hour or $9,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.29
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,290 | $45.33 | |
| 25th | $103,300 | $49.68 | |
| Median | $119,200 | $57.29 | |
| 75th | $125,600 | $60.37 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.46 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $57.29 ($119,200 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $119,200 against $98,100 nationally, 21% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $137,200, so Washington pays 13% less.
Where does Washington rank for dental hygienist pay?
31 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,000 or more.
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.