Dental Hygienists Salary in North Dakota

Dental hygienists in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $91,490 a year) and the least in Fargo ($87,500), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $89,750 and the median at $90,530 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$91,490
Minot$89,840
Fargo$87,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$91,490	$91,600	$84,510	$72,690	91
Minot	$89,840	$89,800	$84,040	$71,561	87
Fargo	$87,500	$84,390	$83,310	$69,961	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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