Dental Hygienists salary
in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
- Middle 50%
- $120,530–$124,230
- vs U.S. median
- +25%
- Metro rank
- #19 of 212
Dental Hygienists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro earn a median of $122,950 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% above the U.S. median of $98,100 and 6% below the WA statewide median of $131,160. It ranks #19 of 212 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Dental Hygienists pay in other WA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,740 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $123,440 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $122,480 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $116,690 |
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What is the average Dental Hygienists salary in Olympia?
The BLS median is $122,950 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $120,530 and $124,230. The 10th percentile is $107,290 and the 90th is $135,170.
Is Olympia a high-paying metro for Dental Hygienists?
That is 25% above the U.S. median of $98,100 and 6% below the WA statewide median of $131,160. It ranks #19 of 212 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Hygienists make an hour in Olympia?
About $59.11 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $122,950 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $57.95–$59.73 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.