Dental Hygienist Pay in Washington – WA

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 11 2010

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Dental Hygienists' have education and training that makes them not only very sought after but also affords the opportunity to earn decent wages across the country. In the United States, Dental Hygienists make about $60,000 annually. The state of Washington tends to have slightly better wages than the national average. The average dental hygienist salary in Washington is $61,000. Below are the eight most prominent cities in Washington State with estimated salaries for Dental Hygienists' working in these areas.

Olympia, $56,000
Seattle, $59,000
Spokane, $62,000
Tacoma, $56,000
Vancouver, $60,000
Bellevue, $59,000
Puget Sound, $60,000
Bremerton, $59,000

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Washington Dental Hygiene Association

Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association's mission is to increase awareness of dental health issues and make dental hygiene and care more accessible to all the residents of Washington state and especially the under-served and high risk populations. The organization is also affiliated with the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association
PO Box 389
Lynnwood, WA 98046-0389
425/771.3201
www.wsdha.com

American Dental Hygienists' Association is a group working to enhance the dental hygiene profession across the country. The ADHA is a source for education and legislation as well the advancement of the dental hygiene career.

American Dental Hygienists' Association
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312/440.8900
www.adha.org