Dental Hygienist salary in Alaska
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Alaska is $132,690, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $98,100. Alaska ranks 2 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$132,690
25th percentile
$130,340
75th percentile
$136,450
90th percentile
$138,840
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Alaska | 790 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Alaska | $122,560 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- Washington: median $131,160
- District of Columbia: median $137,220
- California: median $124,930
- Oregon: median $122,080
- Nevada: median $115,290
- Colorado: median $109,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Dental Hygienists" (29-1292), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.