Dental Hygienist Salary in Montana: $100,000 Average

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Average base salary, Montana

$100,000 / year

≈ $8,350 per month · $48.08 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Montana · median $102,000

25th percentile
$98,000Average
$100,00075th percentile
$104,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Dental Hygienist salary by state

Alabama$63,000

Alaska$127,000

Arizona$105,000

Arkansas$88,500

California$132,500

Colorado$114,000

Connecticut$102,000

Delaware$104,000

District of Columbia$132,500

Florida$91,500

Georgia$94,500

Hawaii$97,000

Idaho$99,000

Illinois$95,000

Indiana$93,000

Iowa$89,500

Kentucky$81,500

Louisiana$86,000

Maine$100,000

Maryland$113,000

Massachusetts$105,500

Michigan$89,000

Minnesota$107,500

Mississippi$71,000

Missouri$91,500

Montana$100,000

Nebraska$92,000

Nevada$118,500

New Hampshire$106,000

New Jersey$108,000

New Mexico$98,000

New York$107,500

North Carolina$97,000

North Dakota$93,000

Ohio$93,000

Oklahoma$101,500

Oregon$124,500

Pennsylvania$87,000

Rhode Island$92,000

South Carolina$88,000

South Dakota$92,500

Tennessee$90,500

Texas$99,500

Utah$91,000

Vermont$101,000

Virginia$109,000

Washington$136,000

West Virginia$74,000

Wisconsin$97,500

Wyoming$85,000

About this role

Dental Hygienist is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Dental Hygienist work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Dental Hygienists do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Record and review patient medical histories.
Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Writing Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation

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Dental Hygienist salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

217,470 workers

$102,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,060 workers

$102,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

2,040 workers

$85,500

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

910 workers

$86,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

830 workers

$82,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

810 workers

$91,000

Educational Services

670 workers

$90,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

120 workers

$101,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Dental Hygienist pays 38% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

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Chiropractor$93,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dental Hygienist make?

The average base salary for a Dental Hygienist in the United States is $102,500 per year, or about $49.28 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $86,500 and $112,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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