Dental Hygienist salary in Washington
See how much dental hygienists earn in Washington, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$112,000
Median hourly
$54
Employment
7,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$87,000
Washington median
$112,000
Difference
+29%
What that salary is really worth in Washington
Washington's cost of living is 114 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 14% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 145 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$112,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$98,246
vs national median
+$11,246
Adjusted for local prices, a dental hygienist in Washington has the buying power of roughly $98,246 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
No tax on wages
Largest job markets
Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma
Dental Hygienist pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Washington. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.