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Dental Hygienists salary in Pennsylvania

Median: $80,610 / year · $38.76 / hr · 2025

18% below the U.S. average

Mean
$84,260
$40.51 / hr
Median hourly
$38.76 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$63,130 – $103,540
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$63,130
  • Median$80,610
  • Mean$84,260
  • 90th percentile$103,540

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$62,393

On a $80,610 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$9,575 (11.9%)
  • State income tax$2,475 (3.1%)
  • Social Security$4,998 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,169 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$62,393 (77.4%)
  • Share of $80,610 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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ZIP codes in Pennsylvania

19124Philadelphia city19120Philadelphia city17603Lancaster city19111Philadelphia city19143Philadelphia city19446Lansdale borough19149Philadelphia city19020Eddington CDP19134Philadelphia city17601Lancaster city19320Coatesville city15601Greensburg city

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Pennsylvania ranks #46 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($80,610).

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 Pennsylvania?
The OEWS median is $80,610 per year ($38.76 / hr) (2025), 18% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Pennsylvania?
The OEWS hourly median is $38.76 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $62,393 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Pennsylvania median is 18% below 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. Pennsylvania ranks #46 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Pennsylvania living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 97.6 (U.S. = 100), 2% below the U.S. average. $80,610 in Pennsylvania has about the same purchasing power as $82,618 at U.S. average prices.