Dental Hygienists pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $149,680 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Bellingham earn between $120,080 and $147,740.
- $107K10th
- $120K25th
- $125KMedian
- $148K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,470 | $10,622 | $61.28 |
| Median | $124,850 | $10,404 | $60.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,080 | $10,007 | $57.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $147,740 | $12,312 | $71.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Bellingham earn 3% less than the Washington average ($131,530) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $127,470 | $124,850 | $106,770 | $149,680 | 150 |
| Washington | $131,530 | $131,160 | $107,090 | $162,050 | 6,330 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $127,470, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $98,392 a year, or $8,199 a month and $3,784 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $127,470 buys what about $123,357 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 3rd of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($141,230).
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Bellingham?
$61.29 an hour on average, and $60.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $98,392 a year ($8,199 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,470. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% more than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
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; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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