Salary expectations: how do you answer? after 16 years as a dental hygienist

I do not know whether to give a range or ask for theirs. It has been weighing on me all week. I looked up ranges in Toledo and they vary a lot. Does giving a range hurt?

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.

Benefits matter too. A slightly lower rate with better coverage was better for me.