Healthcare

Dental Hygienist

A comprehensive guide to Dental Hygienist licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$91,380 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

Alaska

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

Alaska

129,760 / yr

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Rank #2

Washington

125,370 / yr

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Rank #3

California

121,080 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
AK AlaskaCompact: No	129,760High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: Yes	125,370High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	6-24 months	Details
CA CaliforniaCompact: Yes	121,080High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
OR OregonCompact: Pending	118,280High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
CO ColoradoCompact: Yes	106,730High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details
MD MarylandCompact: No	105,140High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details