Dental Hygienists Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $129,210 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.12
10th percentile $91,640
90th percentile $181,910
Employed locally 210
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,640
    25th
    $122,550
    50th (median)
    $129,210
    75th
    $133,530
    90th
    $181,910

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $108,470
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,750
    Medical Records Specialists $61,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,630
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Alaska is $62.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.60 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Alaska is 37.1% above the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Alaska?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $91,640 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,550.