Dental Hygienists Salary in Maryland

Dental hygienists in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $112,560 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($86,870), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental hygienists average at $109,090 and the median at $107,830 for 3,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,990.

Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$112,560
Lexington Park$107,980
Salisbury$97,530
Hagerstown$86,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$112,560	$116,130	$104,990	$82,858	104
Lexington Park	$107,980	$104,460	$100,340	$79,865	101
Salisbury	$97,530	$97,310	$85,780	$73,021	96
Hagerstown	$86,870	$83,460	$76,590	$66,028	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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