PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Part-Time Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Fredericksburg, VA
$63.00–$65.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Washington, DC
Pay for dental hygienists in the Washington area centers on $52.41 per hour, or about $109,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $49.12 and the upper quarter over $58.65. That ranks 31st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 71st of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Washington and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Washington.
- $52.41median pay per hour, Washington
- $49–$59typical range per hour
- 2,510dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Hygienist roles near Washington
Roles in other cities of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Fredericksburg, VA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Care Alliance | 1 | $64 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $62.50 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Washington, DC
The metro median is 15% below the District of Columbia statewide median of $61.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 2,510 dental hygienists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.05 | $97,860 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.12 | $102,170 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Median | $52.41 | $109,020 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.65 | $121,990 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.18 | $127,250 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Washington ranks
- 31st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 71st of 332 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Washington
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $52.41 median hour buys what $48.13 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Washington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,887
- Per year: $94,338
- Per month: $7,861
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in District of Columbia
HRSA lists 9 active dental health shortage designations that include District of Columbia (1 population-group, 8 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 7 mi | $52.41/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 14 mi | $52.41/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 35 mi | $50.76/hr | 568,271 |
| Lancaster, PA | 87 mi | $39.44/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 95 mi | $39.19/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | $48.54/hr | 73,176 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in District of Columbia · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in District of Columbia
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what District of Columbia requires for your role with the District of Columbia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
District of Columbia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Washington
Washington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Washington, DC?
Dental Hygienists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $52.41 per hour, about $109,020 a year. The middle half earn between $49.12 and $58.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Washington a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 71st of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Washington?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Washington.
Do I need a District of Columbia license to work in Washington as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what District of Columbia requires for your role with the District of Columbia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Washington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 9 active dental health shortage designations that include District of Columbia. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Washington?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
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2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$54.00High$65
345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Hygienist roles
- Dental HygienistPermanent$81k–$105k/ year
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