WA · Spokane Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Hygienist jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

Pay for dental hygienists in the Spokane Valley area centers on $50.43 per hour, or about $104,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.05 and the upper quarter over $51.35. That ranks 41st of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 38th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane Valley and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Spokane Valley and what they pay.

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Who is hiring dental hygienists near Spokane Valley

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental1$60.50
Smile Brands1$58.50

Dental Hygienist pay in Spokane Valley, WA

The metro median is 16% below the Washington statewide median of $60.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 380 dental hygienists employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.91$99,6506% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.05$104,10010% above U.S. median
Median$50.43$104,88011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.35$106,81013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.33$119,25027% above U.S. median

How Spokane Valley ranks

  • 41st of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 38th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 8 Washington metro areas

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 Spokane Valley

  • Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.43 median hour buys what $50.26 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Spokane Valley paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,815
  • Per year: $90,774
  • Per month: $7,564
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Spokane County

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Spokane County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 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
Spokane, WA9 mi$50.43/hr230,609
Coeur d'Alene, ID21 mi$43.73/hr57,355
Pasco, WA131 mi$51.49/hr81,724
Richland, WA136 mi$51.49/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA137 mi$51.49/hr86,728
Missoula, MT160 mi$46.00/hr78,204

Dental Hygienist jobs in Washington · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental hygienists make in Spokane Valley, WA?

Dental Hygienists in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $50.43 per hour, about $104,880 a year. The middle half earn between $50.05 and $51.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Spokane Valley a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?

Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 38th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental hygienists in Spokane Valley?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane Valley.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane Valley as a dental hygienist?

Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Spokane Valley in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Spokane 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 Spokane Valley?

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Your Hygienist pay reportSpokane Valley, WA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
  • Michael L. Bilikas, DDS PSUniversity, WA · 1 wage offer$72.33/ hr$70–$75
  • Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$65Median$68.50High$72

15 Hygienist postings with published pay in Washington, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 15 Hygienist roles

  1. Dental Hygienist - Bonney Lake, WAPermanent
    $65.00–$70.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Bonney Lake, WA · posted 8 days ago
  2. Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent
    $58.00–$63.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Spokane, WA · posted 22 days ago

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