Dental Hygienist salary in California
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in California is $124,930, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $98,100. California ranks 4 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$124,930
25th percentile
$109,730
75th percentile
$132,120
90th percentile
$151,920
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in California | 24,500 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in California | $128,110 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
Metro areas in California
- San Francisco, CA: median $146,760
- Los Angeles, CA: median $122,980
- San Diego, CA: median $123,790
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- Oregon: median $122,080
- Washington: median $131,160
- Alaska: median $132,690
- Nevada: median $115,290
- District of Columbia: median $137,220
- 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 —.