Occupation Salary Profile

Dental Hygienists

SOC Code: 29-1292

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

National Median (BLS)
$85,540
▲ +3.07% Nominal ▼ -0.18% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$88,120
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
810
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Dental Hygienists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $62,050
25th Percentile $74,020
National Median (50th Percentile) $85,540
75th Percentile $102,580
90th Percentile $113,950
P10: $62,050 P50 (Median): $85,540 P90: $113,950