The average annual wage for dental hygienists has dropped in six states from 2021 to 2022.
This data uses 2021 and 2022 salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here are five states where dental hygienist compensation has fallen:
Note: Washington, D.C., data was not considered.
Alaska
2021: $115,510
2022: $113,770
Arkansas
2021: $74,360
2022: $73,540
Illinois
2021: $76,640
2022: $76,120
Nevada
2021: $89,460
2022: $81,820
Tennessee
2021: $68,770
2022: $68,450
Utah
2021: $74,110
2022: $73,300