Here are five states with the largest increases in dental hygienist pay using salary data from 2020 and 2021, the latest year data is available.
Wyoming
2020: $66,280
2021: $78,010
Percentage increase: 17.69 percent
Arkansas
2020: $65,730
2021: $74,360
Percentage increase: 13.12 percent
Washington
2020: $95,450
2021: $106,200
Percentage increase: 11.26 percent
Georgia
2020: $66,330
2021: $73,140
Percentage increase: 10.26 percent
Oregon
2020: $86,450
2021: $94,420
Percentage increase: 9.22 percent