Dental Hygienist Salary in Ohio: $93,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Ohio

$93,000 / year

≈ $7,750 per month · $44.71 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Ohio · median $92,000

25th percentile
$84,000Average
$93,00075th percentile
$100,500

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 within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

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

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Dental Hygienist pay by experience level

Entry level$77,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$86,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$101,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$112,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$130,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

15,300

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Dental Hygienist salary by industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

216,780 workers

$102,500

Offices of Dentists

211,560 workers

$103,000

Outpatient Care Centers

2,410 workers

$100,000

Offices of Physicians

2,250 workers

$94,500

Administrative and Support Services

2,060 workers

$102,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

2,040 workers

$85,500

Employment Services

1,920 workers

$101,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

910 workers

$86,500

Educational Services

670 workers

$90,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

630 workers

$89,000

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

How this role compares

Dental Hygienist pays 37% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

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Speech-Language Pathologist$101,500

Audiologist$101,000

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,500

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$105,000

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$99,500

Genetic Counselor$108,500

Nuclear Medicine Technologist$109,000

Chiropractor$93,500

Respiratory Therapist$90,500

Acupuncturist$90,000

Careers related to Dental Hygienist

Dental Assistant$52,000

Surgical Assistant$75,000

Medical Assistant$47,500

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500

Ophthalmic Medical Technician$48,500

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

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 $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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