Dental Hygienists Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,840 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.35
10th percentile $76,830
90th percentile $100,380
Employed locally 90
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,830
    25th
    $81,280
    50th (median)
    $81,840
    75th
    $87,410
    90th
    $100,380

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,130
    Pharmacists$136,430
    Physical Therapists$92,420
    Nurse Practitioners$127,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Northeast Maine is $39.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.26 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Northeast Maine is 13.2% below 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $76,830 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,280.