Dental Hygienists Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $95,200 +1% vs national
Median hourly $45.77
10th percentile $84,950
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 50
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,950
    25th
    $85,850
    50th (median)
    $95,200
    75th
    $101,090
    90th
    $104,000

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 135% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 35% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $109,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $102,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $98,370
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $96,610
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $92,160
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $91,860

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,610
    Pharmacists $142,050
    Medical Records Specialists $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Lewiston, ID-WA is $45.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $84,950 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,850.