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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 | Every two (2) years; December 1 to November 30 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $68 | $78+ | 09/30/odd years (biennial) |
| #7 | Indiana | $70 | $25 | 2 years (biennial); expires March 1 of even-numbered years |
| #7 | Washington | $70 | $100+ | Annual renewal on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC (per WAC 246-815-990) |
| #9 | Tennessee | $75.00 | $86.25+ | Two-year cycle (January 1 of odd year to December 31 of even year) |
| #10 | Arkansas | $100 | — | Biennial (every 2 years) |
| #10 | Mississippi | $100 | $400 | Biennial (even years) |
| #12 | Connecticut | $105.00 | $150.00 (initial application fee only, as listed) | Biennial |
| #13 | Kentucky | $110 | $75-$125 | 2 years (biennial); expires December 31 of even-numbered years |
| #13 | Nebraska | $110 | $180.25 | Biennial, renewable March 1 of odd-numbered years |
| #15 | Michigan | $118.80 | $118.80 | 3-year renewal cycle |
| #16 | Colorado | $126 | $150 | Biennial (every 2 years) — all Dental Hygienist licenses expire February 28 of even-numbered years |
| #17 | Illinois | $150 | $100 | 3 years |
| #17 | Iowa | $150 | $146 (exam basis: $100 + $46 background check) to $246 (credentials/verification: $200 + $46 background check) | 2 years (biennial); September 1 - August 31 cycle; dental hygiene licenses expire in odd-numbered years |
| #17 | Maine | $Up to $150 | $150-$220 | Renews biennially on December 31st even 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 | Biennial; all DH licenses expire December 31 of every odd-numbered year regardless of issue date |
| #23 | New Hampshire | $165 | $265 | Biennial; licenses renewed between February and April of odd-numbered 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, according to birth month and year |
| #27 | Wyoming | $200 | $200+ | Biennial; renewal window October 1 – December 31 of odd-numbered years (next: Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2025) |
| #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); licenses expire at close of December 31 in all odd-numbered years |
| #33 | California | $300 (RDH/RDHEF); $160 (RDHAP) | $200+ | Every two years by the last day of the month of the licensee's birthday |
| #33 | Nevada | $300 | $625 | Biannual; expires on EVEN years by June 30th |
| #35 | Arizona | $Up to $325 | $155 | Triennial (every 3 years) |
| #36 | New Jersey | $390 | $75 | Biennial (2 years) |
| — | Delaware | Varies — see details | $210 minimum (application fee $110 + exam fee $100) | Biennial |
| — | 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 | — | Annual — renewal application due electronically before midnight January 31 each year |
| — | 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 | — | Biennial (2 years) |
| — | Rhode Island | Varies — see details | $690 | Biennial renewal confirmed; renewal notices sent 60 days before expiration date |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 2 years (biennial); cycle runs March 2 to March 1 of odd years |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | $140+ | 5-year CE cycle |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | Biennial (2 years); first license valid 18–30 months |
| — | Utah | Varies — see details | $464 | 2 years (biennial); all dental licenses expire on May 31 of even years |
| — | Virginia | Varies — see details | — | Annual renewal; verified via FAQ that renewal is annual |
| — | 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.
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