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How much dental hygienists make in 2026: the $98,100 median ($47.16/hour), pay by state and work setting, why part-time schedules shape benefits, the job outlook (7% growth, 15,300 openings a year), and how the pay compares with dental assistants, LPNs, and RNs.
Dental hygienist vs dental assistant, with the numbers: a ~1-year certificate versus a 3-year CODA-accredited degree, optional certification versus mandatory licensure, and $47,300 versus $94,260 median pay — plus why assisting credits rarely transfer into hygiene school.
A step-by-step path from zero experience to licensed RDH — prerequisites, choosing a CODA-accredited associate program, clinical training, the NBDHE, your regional clinical exam, state licensure, and how to keep climbing once you're in the operatory.