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The most expensive state for dental hygienist licensing is New Mexico at $910. The cheapest is Indiana at $25. Budget for an average of $251 across all states.
Highest
$910
New Mexico
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 | New Mexico | $910 | — | 45 hrs |
| #2 | New York | $854 | $169 | 24 hrs |
| #3 | Ohio | $744 | — | 24 hrs |
| #4 | Rhode Island | $690 | — | 20 hrs |
| #5 | Nevada | $625 | $300 | 30 hrs |
| #6 | Utah | $464 | — | 30 hrs |
| #7 | Mississippi | $400 | $100 | 20 hrs |
| #8 | Florida | $Up to $325+ | — | 24 hrs |
| #8 | Maryland | $325 | $182 | 30 hrs |
| #10 | Alaska | $300+ | $200 | 20 hrs |
| #11 | Idaho | $280 | $0 (effective January 1, 2026) | 30 hrs |
| #11 | Louisiana | $280+ | $230 | 24 hrs |
| #13 | New Hampshire | $265 | $165 | 20 hrs |
| #14 | Delaware | $210+ | — | 24 hrs |
| #15 | California | $200+ | $300 (RDH/RDHEF); $160 (RDHAP) | 25 hrs |
| #15 | Vermont | $200+ | $245 | 18 hrs |
| #15 | Wyoming | $200+ | $200 | 16 hrs |
| #18 | Montana | $185 | $170 | 36 hrs |
| #19 | Nebraska | $180.25 | $110 | 30 hrs |
| #20 | Arizona | $155 | $Up to $325 | 45 hrs |
| #21 | Alabama | $150+ | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #21 | Colorado | $150 | $126 | 30 hrs |
| #21 | Connecticut | $150 | $105 | 16 hrs |
| #21 | Maine | $150-$220 | $Up to $150 | 30 hrs |
| #21 | Missouri | $150 | $60 | 30 hrs |
| #26 | Iowa | $146-$246 | $150 | 30 hrs |
| #27 | South Dakota | $140+ | — | 75 hrs |
| #28 | Massachusetts | $126 | $60 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Hawaii | $120-$188 | $164 (active) / $12 (inactive) | 20 hrs |
| #30 | Michigan | $118.80 | $118.80 | 36 hrs |
| #31 | Minnesota | $115 | $200 | 25 hrs |
| #32 | Georgia | $100 | $260 | 22 hrs |
| #32 | Illinois | $100 | $150 | 36 hrs |
| #32 | Kansas | $Up to $100 | $Up to $160 | 30 hrs |
| #32 | Washington | $100+ | $70 | 15 hrs |
| #36 | Tennessee | $86.25+ | $75.00 | 30 hrs |
| #37 | Wisconsin | $78+ | $68 | 12 hrs |
| #38 | Kentucky | $75-$125 | $110 | 30 hrs |
| #38 | New Jersey | $75 | $390 | 20 hrs |
| #40 | Indiana | $25 | $70 | 19 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.
New Mexico has the highest total initial licensing fees at $910. The national average is $251.
There is significant variation across the 40 states with data. Values range from $25 to $910, with a median of $155.