Dental Hygienists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $107,100 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.49
10th percentile $99,600
90th percentile $125,880
Employed locally 240
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,600
    25th
    $101,840
    50th (median)
    $107,100
    75th
    $122,090
    90th
    $125,880

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 125% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 25% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $127,120
    Washington $125,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $122,740
    Bellingham, WA $120,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,950

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians$51,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,550
    Pharmacists$153,170
    Physicians, All Other$304,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Kennewick, WA is $51.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.59 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Kennewick, WA is 13.6% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $99,600 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,840.