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Compare dental hygienist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$92,096
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$190
across 36 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,840#51 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $129,760#1 | 2.2 yr#1 | $300#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $97,530#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | $155#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $83,760#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $121,080#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | $200#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $106,730#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $96,270#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $99,720#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | $210#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $127,900#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $81,090#45 | 2.2 yr#1 | $325#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $83,500#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | $100#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $96,770#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | $120#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $84,990#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | $280#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $96,490#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | $100#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $90,290#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | $25#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $82,770#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $146#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $82,060#40 | 2.2 yr#1 | $100#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $77,440#48 | 2.2 yr#1 | $75#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $80,900#47 | 2.2 yr#1 | $280#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $88,700#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $105,140#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $325#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $100,790#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | $126#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $80,990#46 | 2.2 yr#1 | $118.8#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $98,970#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | $115#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $66,290#50 | 2.2 yr#1 | $400#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $83,270#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $94,740#23 | 2.2 yr#1 | $185#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $84,400#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $180.25#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $103,160#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | $625#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $96,740#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $102,600#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | $75#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $96,410#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $95,560#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $89,720#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $83,010#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $81,620#43 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $95,860#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $118,280#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,510#44 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $82,870#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | —#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $81,710#42 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $84,300#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | $140#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $81,810#41 | 2.2 yr#1 | $86.25#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $94,490#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $82,610#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | $464#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $99,490#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | $200#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $98,880#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $125,370#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | $100#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $72,670#49 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $83,850#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | $78#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $82,220#39 | 2.2 yr#1 | $200#24 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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