Information was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and represents national data as of May 2020. Nationally, dental hygienists make around $77,090 on average per year, or $37.06 per hour.
Five top-paying states for dental hygienists:
1. Alaska
Hourly mean wage: $55.31
Annual mean wage: $115,050
2. California
Hourly mean wage: $52.87
Annual mean wage: $109,970
3. Washington
Hourly mean wage: $45.89
Annual mean wage: $95,450
4. District of Columbia
Hourly mean wage: $45.50
Annual mean wage: $94,650
5. Nevada
Hourly mean wage: $42.96
Annual mean wage: $89,360
