salary$133,740 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$127,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,850per year
Jobs in the area3,500people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Tacoma?
Cheap. Rent of $1,944 a month takes 17.4% 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 Tacoma, WA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $133,740 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $127,620 and $162,850.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Tacoma?
Typical rent of $1,944 a month takes 17.4% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.