Dental Hygienists Salary in West Virginia

Dental hygienists in West Virginia earn the most in Weirton (average $73,370 a year) and the least in Beckley ($66,650), across the 7 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $71,290 and the median at $73,840 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in West Virginia

Weirton$73,370
Wheeling$72,170
Huntington$71,130
Charleston$70,400
Morgantown$70,080
Parkersburg$70,040
Beckley$66,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Weirton	$73,370	$75,240	$65,360	$57,975	89
Wheeling	$72,170	$72,540	$63,110	$57,185	88
Huntington	$71,130	$73,470	$62,470	$56,501	88
Charleston	$70,400	$65,520	$64,730	$56,021	89
Morgantown	$70,080	$73,840	$63,290	$55,811	93
Parkersburg	$70,040	$74,190	$63,040	$55,784	87
Beckley	$66,650	$64,730	$60,720	$53,555	88

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

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Dental Hygienists salary by city and state

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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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