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Dental Hygienist Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$97,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.96/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
1,060
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,649 #21 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Maine, explained

Dental hygienists in Maine earn a median of $97,680 per year ($46.96 per hour), in line with the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $83,420, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $108,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $97,680 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $97,680 is worth about $100,649 in national buying power — ranking Maine #21 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,420
$40.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,680
$46.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,680
$52.25/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $97,680 $100,649
New Hampshire $101,250 $97,202 −$3,570

Dental Hygienist in Maine: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Maine?

Dental hygienists in Maine earn a median of $97,680 per year ($46.96 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Maine pay dental hygienists well?

At $97,680, Maine pays about the same as the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 1,060 work in the state.

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