verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$137,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.97/hr
▲ 40% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
320
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,858 #2 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Dental hygienists in District of Columbia earn a median of $137,220 per year ($65.97 per hour), which is 40% above the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $86,120, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $155,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $137,220 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $137,220 is worth about $124,858 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #2 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$86,120
$41.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,220
$65.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,840
$74.92/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $137,220 $124,858
Maryland $107,830 $102,735 +$29,390
Virginia $102,950 $101,826 +$34,270

Dental Hygienist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in District of Columbia?

Dental hygienists in District of Columbia earn a median of $137,220 per year ($65.97 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay dental hygienists well?

At $137,220, District of Columbia pays 40% above the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 320 work in the state.

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