Dental Hygienist 2 pay range
State of Washington · class code 292F
- Class code
- 292F
- Salary range
- 59
- Pay unit
- Year
- Alternate ranges
- 2
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Dental Hygienist 2 is $69,348 to $95,676 per year, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 292F.
- The plan defines 2 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which bargaining unit covers the position.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 59 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $69,348 | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 | $76,608 | $78,504 | $80,496 | $82,440 | $84,528 | $86,688 | $88,788 | $91,104 | $93,288 |
| Monthly | $5,779 | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 | $6,384 | $6,542 | $6,708 | $6,870 | $7,044 | $7,224 | $7,399 | $7,592 | $7,774 |
| Hourly | $33.21 | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 | $36.69 | $37.60 | $38.55 | $39.48 | $40.48 | $41.52 | $42.52 | $43.63 | $44.68 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Alternate ranges
| Bargaining unit | Minimum | Maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| As listed | $69,348 | $93,288 | per year |
| Teamsters | $71,136 | $95,676 | per year |
The listing prints a separate range for classes covered by a bargaining agreement. Which one applies depends on the employee's unit.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs oral prophylaxis; conducts a dental hygiene education program; directs student dental hygienists; performs expanded dental hygiene duties delegated by a dentist.
Examples of the work
Performs primary dental hygiene duties including: reviews patient health history; conducts preliminary oral examination including periodontal charting; takes intra-oral photographs; takes vital signs; performs oral prophylaxis including sub-gingival and supra-gingival scaling, root planing and soft tissue curettage; applies fluoride treatments and sealants; Takes impressions for diagnostic models; retracts gingival tissue prior to impression; fabricates temporary restorations; adapts stainless steel crowns and perform other duties as provided by the State of Washington's dental laws; Exposes and processes X‑rays; performs dental prophylaxis; performs preliminary oral examinations; Educates p ...
Minimum qualifications
A valid Washington State license as Dental Hygienist and two years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Special requirements
A valid Washington State license as Dental Hygienist. There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Dental Hygienist 2 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $38,453 | $61,832 | $38,453 to $61,832 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.