Dental Hygienists Salary in Alaska

Dental hygienists in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $122,780 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($120,670), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $122,560 and the median at $132,690 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$122,780
Anchorage$120,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$122,780	$131,860	$130,660	$95,186	103
Anchorage	$120,670	$132,740	$130,340	$93,721	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Hygienists salary in other states

Dental Hygienists salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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