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The cheapest state to get a dental hygienist license is Indiana at $25. The most expensive is New Mexico at $910. The national average is $251.
Lowest
$25
Indiana
Average
$251
across 40 states
Median
$155
21 states at or below
Range
$885
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | $25 | $70 | 19 hrs |
| #2 | Kentucky | $75-$125 | $110 | 30 hrs |
| #2 | New Jersey | $75 | $390 | 20 hrs |
| #4 | Wisconsin | $78+ | $68 | 12 hrs |
| #5 | Tennessee | $86.25+ | $75.00 | 30 hrs |
| #6 | Georgia | $100 | $260 | 22 hrs |
| #6 | Illinois | $100 | $150 | 36 hrs |
| #6 | Kansas | $Up to $100 | $Up to $160 | 30 hrs |
| #6 | Washington | $100+ | $70 | 15 hrs |
| #10 | Minnesota | $115 | $200 | 25 hrs |
| #11 | Michigan | $118.80 | $118.80 | 36 hrs |
| #12 | Hawaii | $120-$188 | $164 (active) / $12 (inactive) | 20 hrs |
| #13 | Massachusetts | $126 | $60 | 20 hrs |
| #14 | South Dakota | $140+ | — | 75 hrs |
| #15 | Iowa | $146-$246 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #16 | Alabama | $150+ | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #16 | Colorado | $150 | $126 | 30 hrs |
| #16 | Connecticut | $150 | $105 | 16 hrs |
| #16 | Maine | $150-$220 | $Up to $150 | 30 hrs |
| #16 | Missouri | $150 | $60 | 30 hrs |
| #21 | Arizona | $155 | $Up to $325 | 45 hrs |
| #22 | Nebraska | $180.25 | $110 | 30 hrs |
| #23 | Montana | $185 | $170 | 36 hrs |
| #24 | California | $200+ | $300 (RDH/RDHEF); $160 (RDHAP) | 25 hrs |
| #24 | Vermont | $200+ | $245 | 18 hrs |
| #24 | Wyoming | $200+ | $200 | 16 hrs |
| #27 | Delaware | $210+ | — | 24 hrs |
| #28 | New Hampshire | $265 | $165 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Idaho | $280 | $0 (effective January 1, 2026) | 30 hrs |
| #29 | Louisiana | $280+ | $230 | 24 hrs |
| #31 | Alaska | $300+ | $200 | 20 hrs |
| #32 | Florida | $Up to $325+ | — | 24 hrs |
| #32 | Maryland | $325 | $182 | 30 hrs |
| #34 | Mississippi | $400 | $100 | 20 hrs |
| #35 | Utah | $464 | — | 30 hrs |
| #36 | Nevada | $625 | $300 | 30 hrs |
| #37 | Rhode Island | $690 | — | 20 hrs |
| #38 | Ohio | $744 | — | 24 hrs |
| #39 | New York | $854 | $169 | 24 hrs |
| #40 | New Mexico | $910 | — | 45 hrs |
| — | Arkansas | Varies — see details | $100 | 40 hrs |
| — | District of Columbia | Varies — see details | $155 | 20 hrs |
| — | North Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 6 hrs |
| — | North Dakota | Varies — see details | — | 18 hrs |
| — | Oklahoma | Varies — see details | — | 20 hrs |
| — | Oregon | Varies — see details | — | 30 hrs |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | $59 | 30 hrs |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 16 hrs |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | 24 hrs |
| — | Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 15 hrs |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 20 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Indiana has the lowest total initial licensing fees at $25. The national average is $251.
New Mexico has the highest total initial fees at $910, which is $885 more than the cheapest state.
The average total initial licensing cost across 40 states is $251. Costs range from $25 to $910.
There is significant variation across the 40 states with data. Values range from $25 to $910, with a median of $155.