Dental Hygienists pay in Maryland
Dental Hygienists in Maryland earn an average of $109,090 a year. That is $10,100 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $98,990. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $115,250.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for dental hygienists by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $98,990 | $47.59 |
| Maryland | $109,090 | $52.45 |
| District of Columbia | $127,910 | $61.50 |
| Virginia | $105,120 | $50.54 |
| Delaware | $100,660 | $48.39 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,260 | $40.51 |
| West Virginia | $71,290 | $34.27 |
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Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do dental hygienists make in Maryland?
The average is $109,090 a year, and the median is $107,830. That is $10,100 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $98,990.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$52.45 an hour on average; the median is $51.84.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($115,250), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($112,560). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($86,870).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #8 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.