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The cheapest state to get a dental hygienist license is Idaho at $0. The most expensive is New Jersey at $390. The national average is $154.
Lowest
$0
Idaho
Average
$154
across 36 states
Median
$150
19 states at or below
Range
$390
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Idaho | $0 (effective January 1, 2026) | $280 | Biennial; due by March 31 of odd-numbered years |
| #2 | Alabama | $50 | $150+ | Annual |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | $59 | — | 2 years (biennial, odd years) |
| #4 | Massachusetts | $60 | $126 | Biennial (April 1 - March 31, odd years) |
| #4 | Missouri | $60 | $150 | Biennial (2 years) |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $68 | $78+ | 2 years (biennial, due September 30 of odd-numbered years) |
| #7 | Indiana | $70 | $25 | 2 years (biennial); expires March 1 of even-numbered years |
| #7 | Washington | $70 | $100+ | 1 year (annual, expires on credential holder's birthday) |
| #9 | Tennessee | $75.00 | $86.25+ | 2 years (biennial) |
| #10 | Arkansas | $100 | — | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #10 | Mississippi | $100 | $400 | Biennial (even years) |
| #12 | Connecticut | $105 | $150 | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #13 | Kentucky | $110 | $75-$125 | 2 years (biennial); expires December 31 of even-numbered years |
| #13 | Nebraska | $110 | $180.25 | Biennial (March 1, odd years) |
| #15 | Michigan | $118.80 | $118.80 | Triennial (3 years) |
| #16 | Colorado | $126 | $150 | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #17 | Illinois | $150 | $100 | 3 years |
| #17 | Iowa | $150 | $146-$246 | 2 years (biennial); September 1 - August 31 cycle; dental hygiene licenses expire in odd-numbered years |
| #17 | Maine | $Up to $150 | $150-$220 | 2 years (biennial); expires December 31 of even-numbered years |
| #20 | District of Columbia | $155 | — | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #21 | Kansas | $Up to $160 | $Up to $100 | Biennial; expires December 1 of the year specified by the board |
| #22 | Hawaii | $164 (active) / $12 (inactive) | $120-$188 | 2 years (biennial); expires December 31 of odd-numbered years |
| #23 | New Hampshire | $165 | $265 | Biennial (February-April, odd years) |
| #24 | New York | $169 | $854 | 3 years (triennial) |
| #25 | Montana | $170 | $185 | Triennial (3 years) |
| #26 | Maryland | $182 | $325 | Biennial (2 years) |
| #27 | Alaska | $200 | $300+ | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #27 | Minnesota | $200 | $115 | Biennial (2 years) |
| #27 | Wyoming | $200 | $200+ | 2 years (biennial, odd-numbered years, October 1 - December 31) |
| #30 | Louisiana | $230 | $280+ | 2 years (biennial) |
| #31 | Vermont | $245 | $200+ | 2 years (biennial, fixed 2-year periods) |
| #32 | Georgia | $260 | $100 | 2 years (biennial); expires December 31 of odd-numbered years |
| #33 | California | $300 (RDH/RDHEF); $160 (RDHAP) | $200+ | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #33 | Nevada | $300 | $625 | Biennial (even years, June 30 deadline) |
| #35 | Arizona | $Up to $325 | $155 | Triennial (every 3 years) |
| #36 | New Jersey | $390 | $75 | Biennial (2 years) |
| — | Delaware | Varies — see details | $210+ | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| — | Florida | Varies — see details | $Up to $325+ | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| — | New Mexico | Varies — see details | $910 | 3 years (triennial) |
| — | North Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 1 year (annual) |
| — | North Dakota | Varies — see details | — | 2 years (biennial, odd years) |
| — | Ohio | Varies — see details | $744 | 2 years (biennial) |
| — | Oklahoma | Varies — see details | — | 1 year (annual) |
| — | Oregon | Varies — see details | — | 2 years (biennial) |
| — | Rhode Island | Varies — see details | $690 | 2 years (biennial, even years) |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 2 years (biennial) |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | $140+ | 5 years (CE cycle) |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | 2 years (biennial) |
| — | Utah | Varies — see details | $464 | 2 years (biennial, expires May 31 of even years) |
| — | Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 1 year (annual, in licensee's birth month) |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 2 years (biennial) |
Renewal fees are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full renewal details.
Idaho has the lowest renewal fee at $0. The national average renewal fee is $154.
There is significant variation across the 36 states with data. Values range from $0 to $390, with a median of $150.