10 top-paying states for dental hygienists

The average annual salary for dental hygienists topped $75,500 in 2017, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook and cited by Forbes.

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Dental hygienists practicing in the West recorded higher salaries than dental hygienists in the South. Below are the 10 states where dental hygienists earn the most, on average:

1. Alaska: $107,190
2. California: $97,420
3. Washington: $91,420
4. New Mexico: $89,740
5. Maryland: $85,890
6. New Jersey: $85,500
7. Arizona: $85,470
8. Nevada: $84,110
9. Oregon: $82,850
10. Massachusetts: $82,290

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