Dental Hygienist salary in Maryland
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Maryland is $107,830, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $98,100. Maryland ranks 8 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$107,830
25th percentile
$103,150
75th percentile
$120,070
90th percentile
$122,740
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Maryland | 3,500 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Maryland | $109,090 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- New Jersey: median $107,040
- New York: median $106,130
- Colorado: median $109,580
- Minnesota: median $103,970
- Virginia: median $102,950
- New Hampshire: median $101,250
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 —.