The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $109,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $111,830.
Pay spans roughly $97,860 at the 10th percentile to $127,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $52.41 per hour. An estimated 2,510 people work as dental hygienists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $109,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $111,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $52.41 |
| 10th percentile | $97,860 |
| 90th percentile | $127,250 |
| Employment | 2,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.