MD · Rockville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Rockville, MD

The median dental hygienist pay in the Rockville area is $52.41 per hour ($109,020 a year), with the typical range running from $49.12 to $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 Rockville and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rockville.

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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
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 37495
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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Rockville

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Dental Care Alliance1$64
Smile Brands1$62.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Rockville, MD

The metro median is 4% above the Maryland statewide median of $50.55 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.05$97,8604% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.12$102,1708% above U.S. median
Median$52.41$109,02016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.65$121,99029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.18$127,25035% above U.S. median

How Rockville 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 Rockville

  • 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 Rockville 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 Montgomery County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 2 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gaithersburg, MD5 mi$52.41/hr70,686
Washington, DC14 mi$52.41/hr702,250
Baltimore, MD33 mi$50.76/hr568,271
Lancaster, PA80 mi$39.44/hr58,441
Harrisburg, PA84 mi$39.19/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE98 mi$48.54/hr73,176

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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.

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Rockville, MD?

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 Rockville 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 Rockville?

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 Rockville.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Rockville 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 Rockville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County. 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 Rockville?

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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

  1. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $62.00–$77.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Elkridge, MD · posted 23 days ago
  2. Registered Dental HygienistPermanent
    $62.00–$77.00/ hour
    PDS Health · Silver Spring, MD · posted 29 days ago

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