Dental hygienist salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for dental hygienists and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $101,960 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $132,690 | $101,960 | $8,497 | 790 |
| Washington | $131,160 | $99,094 | $8,258 | 6,330 |
| Nevada | $115,290 | $89,937 | $7,495 | 1,510 |
| California | $124,930 | $86,921 | $7,243 | 24,500 |
| New Hampshire | $101,250 | $80,059 | $6,672 | 1,360 |
| Texas | $99,240 | $78,645 | $6,554 | 16,380 |
| New Jersey | $107,040 | $78,390 | $6,532 | 7,230 |
| New York | $106,130 | $77,771 | $6,481 | 13,660 |
| Virginia | $102,950 | $76,149 | $6,346 | 3,770 |
| Massachusetts | $100,640 | $74,455 | $6,205 | 6,850 |
| North Carolina | $97,850 | $74,183 | $6,182 | 6,690 |
| South Dakota | $92,210 | $73,700 | $6,142 | 630 |
| Florida | $91,980 | $73,538 | $6,128 | 11,980 |
| Illinois | $96,670 | $72,197 | $6,016 | 8,970 |
| Georgia | $95,490 | $71,991 | $5,999 | 7,440 |
| Ohio | $88,990 | $69,155 | $5,763 | 8,630 |
| Wyoming | $85,130 | $68,719 | $5,727 | 500 |
| Tennessee | $84,640 | $68,374 | $5,698 | 4,570 |
| Michigan | $83,790 | $64,466 | $5,372 | 8,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,610 | $63,064 | $5,255 | 7,970 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.