Webbefore determining whether an hourly rate is fair, consider all important factors:
Weblearn what a dental hygienist is and the average mean salaries for dental hygienists in each state.
Webthis survey combines all types of hygienists:
Webdental hygienists make the most money, on average, in alaska, california and washington.
Webthe average annual salary for dental hygienists has increased each of the last five years, jumping from $77,230 in 2019 to $89,890 in 2023, according to data from.
Weba dental hygienist earns a median annual salary (of $87,530), which is only about 36% of what oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and orthodontists make (over.
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