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Dental Hygienists salary in Alaska

Median: $132,690 / year · $63.79 / hr · 2025

35% above the U.S. average

Mean
$122,560
$58.92 / hr
Median hourly
$63.79 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$60,590 – $138,840
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$60,590
  • Median$132,690
  • Mean$122,560
  • 90th percentile$138,840

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$101,155

On a $132,690 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$21,384 (16.1%)
  • Social Security$8,227 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,924 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$101,155 (76.2%)
  • Share of $132,690 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$129,631

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Alaska RPP is 102.4 (2% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Alaska

Dental Assistants $57,710 −$74,980 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $105,670 −$27,020 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $71,860 −$60,830 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,800 −$51,890 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $120,610 −$12,080 vs this job Medical Assistants $52,560 −$80,130 vs this job Nurse Anesthetists $341,210 +$208,520 vs this job Nurse Practitioners $155,170 +$22,480 vs this job

ZIP codes in Alaska

99654Tanaina CDP99504Anchorage municipality99508Anchorage municipality99507Anchorage municipality99645Knik River CDP99801Juneau city and borough99709Goldstream CDP99577Anchorage municipality99502Anchorage municipality99623Point MacKenzie CDP99705Badger CDP99515Anchorage municipality

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Alaska ranks #2 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($132,690).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Alaska?
The OEWS median is $132,690 per year ($63.79 / hr) (2025), 35% above the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Alaska?
The OEWS hourly median is $63.79 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $101,155 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Alaska median is 35% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Alaska ranks #2 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Alaska living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 102.4 (U.S. = 100), 2% above the U.S. average. $132,690 in Alaska has about the same purchasing power as $129,631 at U.S. average prices.