Dental Hygienists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $122,740 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.01
10th percentile $99,230
90th percentile $128,250
Employed locally 220
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,230
    25th
    $106,020
    50th (median)
    $122,740
    75th
    $126,440
    90th
    $128,250

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 131% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 31% 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
    Bellingham, WA $120,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $116,740

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,220
    Pharmacists$150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,270
    Physical Therapists$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Olympia, WA is $59.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.99 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Olympia, WA is 30.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $99,230 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,020.