Dental Hygienists pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,170 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Olympia earn between $120,530 and $124,230.
- $107K10th
- $121K25th
- $123KMedian
- $124K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,010 | $10,084 | $58.18 |
| Median | $122,950 | $10,246 | $59.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,530 | $10,044 | $57.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,230 | $10,352 | $59.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Olympia earn 8% less than the Washington average ($131,530) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $121,010 | $122,950 | $107,290 | $135,170 | 220 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $121,010, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $93,961 a year, or $7,830 a month and $3,614 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 Olympia a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $121,010 buys what about $116,726 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 5th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($141,230).
- Seattle$141,230
- Bremerton$127,870
- Bellingham$127,470
- Mount Vernon$124,010
- Olympia$121,010
- Longview$120,090
- Kennewick$117,500
- Yakima$117,370
- Wenatchee$116,130
- Spokane$114,080
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 Olympia: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Olympia?
$58.18 an hour on average, and $59.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Olympia?
About $93,961 a year ($7,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,010. 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 Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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