Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Salary in the United States

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The salary of a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)?

As of August 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the United States is $36. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the US can go up to $45 and the lowest down to $32, but most earn between $34 and $41. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the United States.

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Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $84,900 $7,075 $1,633 $41
Average $75,900 $6,325 $1,460 $36
25th Percentile $70,500 $5,875 $1,356 $34
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What is the yearly and monthly salary as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary is $75,900 (range: $65,584 to $93,094); the average monthly salary is $6,325 (range: $5,465 to $7,758).
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$70,500
Average $75,900/year
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75th Percentile $84,900 $7,075 $1,633 $41
Average $75,900 $6,325 $1,460 $36
25th Percentile $70,500 $5,875 $1,356 $34

How does experience level affect a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)'s Salary?

As of August 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with under 1 year experience makes about $74,127. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) makes around $74,288. After 2-4 years, the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) pay rises to about $76,572. Those senior Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $80,333, and those Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $80,601 on average.

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Entry Level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) $74,127
Intermediate Level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) $74,288
Senior Level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) $76,572
Specialist Level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) $80,333
Expert Level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) $80,601
$74,127 0 yr
$74,288 < 2 yrs
$76,572 2-4 yrs
$80,333 5-8 yrs
$80,601 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is $83,800 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $82,600. While in New Jersey, a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) earns $82,300 per year.

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How much does salary of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in San Francisco, CA is $94,800 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $88,000. While a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) earns $84,700 per year in Boston, MA.

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What are the salaries of a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with different levels of education?

Salaries for Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $79,222 - $84,746. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 6.3%
Associates 61.5%
Bachelors 30.2%
Masters 1.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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What is the salary trend of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of August 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $60,998 in 2023 to about $60,754 in 2025 (for a comprehensive analysis of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Over Time

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2023
$60,998
2024
$61,152
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$60,754
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2023 $60,998
2024 $61,152
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Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 64.5%
Bonuses 7.7%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.5%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 5.4%
Pension 3.0%
Time Off 9.2%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $75,900 64.5%
Bonus $9,000 7.7%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $6,495 5.5%
401K/403B $4,160 3.5%
Disability $1,358 1.2%
Healthcare $6,371 5.4%
Pension $3,566 3.0%
Time Off $10,776 9.2%
Total Compensation $117,626 100%
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