Per diemPosted 16 days ago
PRN Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Baltimore, MD
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Baltimore, MD
The median dental hygienist pay in the Baltimore area is $50.76 per hour ($105,580 a year), with the typical range running from $49.73 to $51.71. That ranks 40th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 58th of 332 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Baltimore and what they pay.
- $50.76median pay per hour, Baltimore
- $50–$52typical range per hour
- 1,980dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dental Hygienist roles in Baltimore
3 more open roles from employers in Baltimore. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Baltimore, MD
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Baltimore, MD
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Dental Hygienist pay in Baltimore, MD
The metro median is in line with the Maryland statewide median of $50.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 1,980 dental hygienists employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.25 | $102,440 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.73 | $103,440 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Median | $50.76 | $105,580 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.71 | $107,560 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.06 | $120,760 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Baltimore ranks
- 40th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 58th 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.
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- Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.76 median hour buys what $48.58 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Baltimore paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,827
- Per year: $91,368
- Per month: $7,614
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Maryland
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Baltimore as they open.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Elkridge, MD
$62.00–$77.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Silver Spring, MD
$62.00–$77.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Hanover, MD
$114k–$119k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Dundalk, MD
$114k–$119k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Dundalk, MD
$63.00–$75.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental health shortage areas in Baltimore city
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Baltimore city (3 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | 25 mi | $52.41/hr | 58,421 |
| Rockville, MD | 33 mi | $52.41/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 33 mi | $52.41/hr | 70,686 |
| Washington, DC | 35 mi | $52.41/hr | 702,250 |
| Alexandria, VA | 42 mi | $52.41/hr | 159,102 |
| Frederick, MD | 44 mi | $52.41/hr | 89,537 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Maryland · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Baltimore
Baltimore city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Baltimore, MD?
Dental Hygienists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $50.76 per hour, about $105,580 a year. The middle half earn between $49.73 and $51.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Baltimore a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 58th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Baltimore in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Baltimore city. 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 Baltimore?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthElkridge, MD · 2 postings$69.50/ hr$62–$77
- Aspen DentalHanover, MD · 2 postings$56.00/ hr$55–$57
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
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2What they are offering now
Low$55Median$69.00High$77
5 Hygienist postings with published pay in Maryland, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 Hygienist roles
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$62.00–$77.00/ hour
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$62.00–$77.00/ hour
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