Dental Hygienists Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $81,260 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.07
10th percentile $77,720
90th percentile $101,620
Employed locally 230
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,720
    25th
    $79,600
    50th (median)
    $81,260
    75th
    $98,760
    90th
    $101,620

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,230
    Physical Therapists $94,130
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,670
    Nurse Practitioners $127,500
    Pharmacists $140,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southwest Maine is $39.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southwest Maine is 13.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $77,720 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,600.