How much does an Entry Level Dental Hygienist make in Washington, DC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Dental Hygienist in Washington, DC is $80,743. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $63,245 to a high of $93,078, with most professionals earning between $71,584 and $87,200.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $63,245 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $71,584 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $80,743 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $87,200 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Dental Hygienist Salary $93,078 Washington,DC May 01, 2025
25% $71,584 10% $63,245 90% $93,078 75% $87,200 $80,743 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Dental Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Entry Level Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Dental Hygienist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Entry Level Dental Hygienist ranges from $71,584 to $87,200 with the average base salary of $80,743. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,590 to $101,237 with the average total cash compensation of $90,672.
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