salary$119,170 a year$57 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,000per year
Jobs in the area2,200people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Washington?
OK. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 23.9% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $119,170 a year ($57 an hour). Most earn between $94,290 and $132,000.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 23.9% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.