West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dental hygienists more?

Dental hygienists can earn an average of $123,510 in Washington, the highest-paying state for hygienists on the West Coast, compared to $101,140 in Maryland, the highest-paying state on the East Coast.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2023 information on April 3. 

Here is the average annual salary for dental hygienists in states on the West Coast and East Coast: 

West Coast

California: $118,330

Oregon: $103,440

Washington: $123,510

East Coast

Connecticut: $94,220

Delaware: $98,660

Florida: $81,180

Georgia: $85,600

Maine: $80,310

Maryland: $101,140

North Carolina: $82,780

New Hampshire: $92,840

New Jersey: $95,700

New York: $87,290

Rhode Island: $79,980

South Carolina: $76,950

Virginia: $91,800

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