Dental Hygienists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $107,870 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.86
10th percentile $96,350
90th percentile $137,650
Employed locally 180
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,350
    25th
    $100,850
    50th (median)
    $107,870
    75th
    $122,970
    90th
    $137,650

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 159% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 59% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,240
    Physicians, All Other$293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,250
    Pharmacists$141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,370
    Medical Records Specialists$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Yakima, WA is $51.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.74 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Yakima, WA is 14.4% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $96,350 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,850.