How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Maine?

The average Dental Hygienist salary in Maine is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,446 annually ($4,620/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Dental Hygienist in Maine?

On a $72,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $55,446/year or $4,620/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $4,036. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Dental Hygienist salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Dental Hygienist — near the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Dental Hygienist salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $4,036. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Dental Hygienists?

7% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Dental Assistant, RDH, Public Health Hygienist, Pediatric Hygienist.

How can a Dental Hygienist in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Dental Hygienist Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Dental Hygienist in Maine earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $55,446/year ($4,620/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,446
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,620
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,133
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$4,036
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.99%

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Dental Hygienist Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$68,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$88,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$120,000

/year

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Not all Dental Hygienists earn the same — not even close

Maine's dental hygienist market is anchored by University of New England UNE College of Dental Medicine Portland (the only ME DDS-granting school + founded 2013 + ~65 DDS/yr + the substantial UNE College of Dental Medicine Portland Westbrook College campus + the substantial UNE Department of Dental Hygiene + ~30 BSDH RDHs/yr + the substantial UNE College of Dental Medicine as the only ME dental school + UNE faculty practice + UNE Oral Health Center community dental clinic), MaineHealth Portland (the largest ME non-profit healthcare system + Maine Medical Center + ~20K MaineHealth employees + the substantial MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital pediatric dental + the substantial MaineHealth integrated dental), Northern Light Health Bangor (Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center + the substantial Bangor regional medical + the substantial Northern Light Cancer Institute + the substantial Northern Light Cardiology), Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston (the substantial Lewiston-Auburn regional medical), the dense Portland metro private practice cluster (Portland + Falmouth + Cape Elizabeth + South Portland + the substantial Portland Old Port + the substantial post-2020 Portland pediatric + orthodontic + cosmetic dentistry private practices + the substantial Portland UHNW concierge dental), Bangor + Lewiston-Auburn + Augusta + Bar Harbor private practice, plus substantial ME mobile + community dental access programs.

Senior RDH (Private Practice, Portland)

$62,000–$85,000+

Senior RDH at Portland + Falmouth + Cape Elizabeth private practice · 8+ years · top-of-scale band

Periodontal RDH Specialist

$68,000–$92,000+

Periodontal practice + scaling + root planing specialty · Portland + Bangor

Pediatric RDH

$58,000–$78,000+

Pediatric dental practice · Barbara Bush Children + private peds + the substantial ME pediatric

Orthodontic RDH

$55,000–$75,000+

Orthodontic practice · Invisalign + appliance management · Portland + Bangor

RDH (MaineHealth / Northern Light Health)

$58,000–$78,000+

MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine Medical · benefits-rich + ME PERS where eligible

RDH (UNE College of Dental Medicine)

$55,000–$75,000+

UNE College of Dental Medicine faculty practice + UNE Oral Health Center community dental · academic

Concierge / UHNW RDH (Portland)

$68,000–$95,000+

Portland UHNW concierge dental · the substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston tax refugee migration

Mid-Career RDH (3-7 yrs)

$50,000–$65,000+

Mid-career RDH transitioning to senior band · ME private practice

Entry RDH (0-2 yrs)

$45,000–$55,000+

New grad RDH · UNE Dental Hygiene + SMCC + UMA pipeline

RDH Educator (UNE / SMCC)

$55,000–$78,000+

UNE College of Dental Medicine + Southern Maine Community College dental hygiene faculty

Worth knowing: UNE University of New England College of Dental Medicine Portland is the only ME DDS-granting institution and a feature most national RDH-career surveys understate for ME. UNE College of Dental Medicine (founded 2013 + part of UNE University of New England + the substantial UNE College of Dental Medicine Portland Westbrook College campus + ~65 DDS/yr + the substantial UNE Department of Dental Hygiene + ~30 BSDH/yr + the substantial UNE Oral Health Center community dental clinic + UNE Department of Periodontology + UNE Department of Pediatric Dentistry + UNE Department of Orthodontics + UNE Department of Endodontics + the substantial UNE post-2013 establishment as the first new US dental school in 37 years + the substantial UNE rural Maine + Northern New England dental workforce mission) supports substantial ME dental clinical training pipeline. Southern Maine Community College SMCC + University of Maine Augusta UMA + York County Community College + the substantial ME RDH training pipeline. MaineHealth (the largest ME non-profit healthcare system + ~20K MaineHealth employees + Maine Medical Center Portland + Barbara Bush Children's Hospital + the substantial MaineHealth post-2018 merger of Eastern Maine Healthcare + MaineHealth Memorial + the substantial MaineHealth integrated dental + medical access) + Northern Light Health (Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor + the substantial Bangor regional medical + the substantial Northern Light Cancer Institute + the substantial Northern Light Cardiology) + Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston anchor ME hospital-based + integrated RDH employment. The dense Portland metro + Bangor + Lewiston-Auburn + Augusta + Bar Harbor private practice market drives the bulk of ME RDH career opportunity — senior RDH at Portland private practice clears $62-85K. The substantial Portland UHNW concierge dental (the substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston tax refugee + remote-tech migration to Portland + Falmouth + Cape Elizabeth + Bar Harbor + the substantial Portland concierge dental + executive private practice) supports unique ME private dental specialty work. ME RDH scope of practice is moderate — ME Board of Dental Practice requires dentist supervision. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME estate tax $6.41M + ME NOT a RTW state + ME public-sector collective bargaining anchor the ME RDH proposition.