Dental Hygienists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$94,260
↑ 23.7% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Dental Hygienists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Dental Hygienists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 23.7% since 2019 ($76,220 → $94,260)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $94,260
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,260 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | $87,530 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $81,400 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $77,810 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $77,090 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | $76,220 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.