Dental Hygiene Salary by State (2026): Where Advertised Pay Is Highest
Dental Hygiene advertised salary by state in 2026: live Dental Hygiene listings show a $100,000 median, while Delaware posts the highest Dental Hygiene state median at $369,375.
In WeekdayDoc’s live Dental Hygiene listings, the median advertised annual salary is $100,000 among 145 priced listings. Across the last 12 months of Dental Hygiene postings, Delaware has the highest measured state median advertised salary at $369,375 among 8 salary observations.
The main caution is pay transparency. Only 7.4% of live Dental Hygiene listings state annual pay, so live national salary figures should be read as posted-pay signals rather than a full income survey.
What is the current Dental Hygiene advertised salary nationally?
WeekdayDoc has 1,961 live Dental Hygiene listings across 51 states as of November 13, 2026. Of those live Dental Hygiene listings, 145 state an annual salary.
Among live Dental Hygiene listings with posted annual pay, the median advertised salary is $100,000. The live Dental Hygiene 25th percentile advertised salary is about $84,000, and the live Dental Hygiene 75th percentile advertised salary is about $113,000.
The last 12 months of Dental Hygiene postings show a higher national median advertised salary of about $106,000 across 1,348 salary observations. WeekdayDoc tracked 3,844 Dental Hygiene postings nationally over that period, and the Dental Hygiene median advertised salary changed by 2% versus the prior quarter. For a longer pay series, see the Market Pulse.
For clinicians comparing offers, the practical takeaway is to separate live posted pay from the 12-month market signal. Live Dental Hygiene listings show what is posted now; the 12-month Dental Hygiene median smooths short-term changes and includes more salary observations. For broader context on how posted pay fits into total compensation, see the Dental Hygiene salary guide.
Which states have the highest Dental Hygiene advertised salaries?
WeekdayDoc compared Dental Hygiene state medians in 38 states with enough salary data. A Dental Hygiene state was included when it had at least 10 postings and at least 8 salary observations in the last 12 months.
Delaware is the highest measured Dental Hygiene state by median advertised salary at about $369,000. Washington follows at about $137,000, and Maryland follows at about $128,000. The median of Dental Hygiene state medians is about $104,000 across the measured states.
| State | Dental Hygiene median advertised salary | Dental Hygiene salary observations | Dental Hygiene postings | Dental Hygiene cost-of-living-adjusted median | Dental Hygiene work-life score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $369,375 | 8 | 28 | $370,115 | 2.3/10 |
| Washington | $136,782 | 48 | 90 | $127,834 | 4.4/10 |
| Maryland | $128,222 | 31 | 60 | $122,116 | 4.6/10 |
| Virginia | $122,748 | 75 | 182 | $121,412 | 4.5/10 |
| Oregon | $122,523 | 26 | 50 | $118,494 | 3.8/10 |
| California | $120,299 | 126 | 312 | $108,671 | 3.4/10 |
| Colorado | $119,313 | 76 | 158 | $115,726 | 5.2/10 |
| Nevada | $117,455 | 16 | 36 | $117,455 | 2.8/10 |
| New Jersey | $113,519 | 59 | 159 | $104,337 | 3.9/10 |
| Minnesota | $112,596 | 57 | 118 | $114,195 | 5.1/10 |
| Massachusetts | $111,298 | 61 | 110 | $105,197 | 4.5/10 |
| New York | $106,475 | 100 | 217 | $98,679 | 4.5/10 |
| Arizona | $105,964 | 36 | 90 | $105,227 | 4.1/10 |
| Arkansas | $105,733 | 12 | 22 | $121,672 | 4.9/10 |
| Oklahoma | $104,872 | 13 | 54 | $119,444 | 5.5/10 |
The gap between the highest and lowest Dental Hygiene state median advertised salary is $298,239. That gap reflects posted annual pay in the measured states, not take-home pay and not a survey of current clinician income. For state-level drill-downs, see the Dental Hygiene pay by state.
Where does Dental Hygiene advertised pay go furthest after cost of living?
Cost-of-living adjustment changes the reading of some Dental Hygiene state salaries. Delaware still has the highest Dental Hygiene cost-of-living-adjusted median at about $370,000, using a BEA Regional Price Parity of 99.8.
Washington’s Dental Hygiene median advertised salary is about $137,000, while its Dental Hygiene cost-of-living-adjusted median is about $128,000 with a Regional Price Parity of 107. Maryland’s Dental Hygiene median advertised salary is about $128,000, while its Dental Hygiene cost-of-living-adjusted median is about $122,000 with a Regional Price Parity of 105.
Some lower-price states look stronger after adjustment. Arkansas has a Dental Hygiene median advertised salary of about $106,000 and a Dental Hygiene cost-of-living-adjusted median of about $122,000, with a Regional Price Parity of 86.9. Oklahoma has a Dental Hygiene median advertised salary of about $105,000 and a Dental Hygiene cost-of-living-adjusted median of about $119,000, with a Regional Price Parity of 87.8.
What work-life signals appear in Dental Hygiene listings by state?
The Dental Hygiene work-life score is listing-based and runs from 0 to 10. Iowa has the highest Dental Hygiene state work-life score at 5.7/10, while Delaware has the lowest Dental Hygiene state work-life score at 2.3/10.
Among live Dental Hygiene listings nationally, 0.3% are remote. No-call language appears in 3.8% of live Dental Hygiene listings, no-weekends language appears in 23.6%, and no-nights language appears in 7.1%.
Only 7.2% of scored live Dental Hygiene listings reach a work-life score of 7+ on the 0–10 scale. Live Dental Hygiene listings describing a flexible schedule account for 0% of live listings. For more detail on schedule signals, see the Burnout Index.
Which employers have the most live Dental Hygiene openings?
PDS Health has the most live Dental Hygiene openings on WeekdayDoc, with 194 active listings. Aspen Dental has 135 live Dental Hygiene openings, and Smile Brands has 95 live Dental Hygiene openings.
Dental Care Alliance has 77 live Dental Hygiene openings. North Dental has 41 live Dental Hygiene openings, Dental has 40 live Dental Hygiene openings, InterDent Service has 39 live Dental Hygiene openings, and SGA Dental Partners has 35 live Dental Hygiene openings. For employer-level comparisons, see the Top Employers index.
What benefits and contract terms do live Dental Hygiene postings include?
Sign-on bonuses appear in 14% of live Dental Hygiene listings, and the median stated Dental Hygiene sign-on bonus is $5,000. Loan repayment appears in 6.7% of live Dental Hygiene listings, and relocation assistance appears in 2%.
PSLF-eligible employers account for 2.3% of live Dental Hygiene listings. Malpractice coverage is stated in 2.9% of live Dental Hygiene listings, and a retirement match is stated in 3%.
Stated paid time off is less common in the Dental Hygiene listings, but among listings that state PTO, the median is 24 days. Among Dental Hygiene listings that state a CME allowance, the median stated amount is $1,250.
How we measured this Dental Hygiene salary by state analysis
WeekdayDoc’s live listing index included 1,961 Dental Hygiene listings on November 13, 2026. Live Dental Hygiene salary figures use the midpoint of stated annual salary ranges for the 145 live listings that posted annual pay.
The 12-month Dental Hygiene salary figures come from WeekdayDoc Market Pulse and use employer-deduplicated advertised salaries. The national 12-month Dental Hygiene median uses 1,348 salary observations, and the state comparison includes 38 states meeting the posting and salary-observation thresholds.
Cost-of-living-adjusted Dental Hygiene medians use BEA Regional Price Parities from 2024. Dental Hygiene work-life scores and schedule signals come from WeekdayDoc’s Top Employers work-life index and live listing text.
All pay figures are advertised or posted salary figures from employer listings. They are not compensation survey results and do not include unposted bonuses, productivity pay, or benefits unless a listing stated those terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the live Dental Hygiene median advertised salary?
The live Dental Hygiene median advertised annual salary is $100,000 among priced listings on WeekdayDoc.
Which state has the highest Dental Hygiene median advertised salary?
Delaware has the highest measured Dental Hygiene state median advertised salary at $369,375.
How many Dental Hygiene states had enough data to compare?
WeekdayDoc compared Dental Hygiene state medians across 38 states with enough salary data.
How common are sign-on bonuses in live Dental Hygiene listings?
Sign-on bonuses appear in 14% of live Dental Hygiene listings.
How often do live Dental Hygiene listings say no weekends?
No-weekends language appears in 23.6% of live Dental Hygiene listings.
Which employer has the most live Dental Hygiene openings?
PDS Health has the most live Dental Hygiene openings, with 194 active listings.
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,961 Dental Hygiene listings, November 13, 2026); WeekdayDoc Market Pulse (12 months of advertised salaries, employer-deduplicated); BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); WeekdayDoc Top Employers work-life index. Figures are advertised (posted) salaries and listing attributes, not survey income; percentiles and shares, not grades. Updated November 13, 2026.
