salary$132,740 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$139,940per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 14.9% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Anchorage, AK area is $132,740 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $60,590 and $139,940.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 14.9% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.