salary$116,690 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,790per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Spokane?
Cheap. Rent of $1,489 a month takes 15.3% 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 Spokane, WA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area is $116,690 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $104,690 and $123,790.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Spokane?
Typical rent of $1,489 a month takes 15.3% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.