Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Hygienist Salary in Maryland

Statewide Maryland figures for dental hygienists.

Maryland median

$107,830

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025

Maryland range

$103,150–$120,070

vs. national

+10%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Maryland

42 employers have 57 open dental hygienist roles in Maryland, led by Heartland Dental with 8 openings.

Heartland Dental8 open Pacific Dental Services5 open Smile Brands3 open Benevis2 open PDS Health2 open Baltimore Periodontics1 open Bel Air Dental Arts1 open Bethesda Family Dentistry1 open

Dental Hygienist Jobs by City in Maryland

Waldorf (6)Rockville (5)Baltimore (4)Frederick (4)Gaithersburg (4)Columbia (3)Silver Spring (3)Bethesda (2)Abingdon (1)Bel Air (1)Bowie (1)Chevy Chase (1)Hagerstown (1)Olney (1)Owings Mills (1)Annapolis Germantown

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

Dental practices across Maryland hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

Learn more about the dental hygienist career path →

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in Maryland right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 57 live dental hygienist openings in Maryland. They come from 42 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Maryland?

The Maryland median for dental hygienists is $107,830 a year, +10% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Maryland?

The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists in Maryland. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Maryland requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental hygienists in Maryland?

The Maryland listings currently come from 42 employers, including Heartland Dental (8), Pacific Dental Services (5), and Smile Brands (3). 39 other employers have openings too.

05Which Maryland cities have the most dental hygienists openings?

Across the Maryland listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Waldorf (6), Rockville (5), Baltimore (4), Frederick (4), and Gaithersburg (4).