Washington, D.C., saw the largest increase in the average annual for dental hygienists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for dental hygienists increased $4,000 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $93,890.
Here are the five states with the largest jump in hygienist compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Washington, D.C.
2023 salary: $89,890
2024 salary: $130,850
Increase of $40,960
Oregon
2023 salary: $103,440
2024 salary: $115,130
Increase of $11,690
Nevada
2023 salary: $90,320
2024 salary: $101,590
Increase of $11,270
California
2023 salary: $118,330
2024 salary: $127,090
Increase of $8,760
Maine
2023 salary: $80,310
2024 salary: $88,390
Increase of $8,080
