Dental Hygienist Hourly Rate

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Dental Hygienist Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Dental Hygienist Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City 1. Seattle, Washington 2. Dallas, Texas 3. Phoenix, Arizona 4. Denver, Colorado 5. Portland, Oregon 6. New York, New York 7. Omaha, Nebraska 8. Indianapolis, Indiana 9. Eugene, Oregon 10. Austin, Texas 11. Houston, Texas 12. Atlanta, Georgia 13. Fort Worth, Texas 14. Cincinnati, Ohio 15. Columbus, Ohio 16. Orlando, Florida 17. Charlotte, North Carolina 18. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 19. Cleveland, Ohio 20. Greenville, South Carolina Top Cities by Popularity 1. Indianapolis, Indiana 2. Atlanta, Georgia 3. Portland, Oregon 4. Buffalo, New York 5. Dallas, Texas 6. New York, New York 7. Austin, Texas

Dental Hygienist Salaries

For most people, going to the dentist is an unpleasant task, and some actively dread it. It is often a painful experience and it's hard to know what to expect in advance. Dental hygienists have a thorough knowledge of oral anatomy and a wide array of clinical skills, all of which are integral to the dental health process. They also have a secondary task which can be just as important. As the first person a patient encounters, a gentle and friendly dental hygienist can help a great deal when it comes to calming and reassuring a nervous patient. A skilled dental hygienist with a practiced hand and good people skills can make a world of difference when it comes to assuaging those dentist-visit fears. A dental hygienist career begins with formal education, whether a two-year degree or a longer program. Before embarking on a dental hygienist career, many students are curious about the salary range for dental hygienist positions. With PayScale's salary data, you can research dental hygienist salaries based on your unique criteria.

Dental Hygienist Salary Data

When it comes to dental hygienist salaries, New York offers some of the highest. This is shown on the Dental Hygienist Salary by City chart. Measure Dental Hygienist Salaries by State, however, and you'll find that overall, New York takes a backseat to California as the place with the highest average salary for a dental hygienist. Of course, salary depends on more than just location. One of the most interesting parts of a dental hygienist career is the many different places a dental hygienist's considerable talents are needed. Research Dental Hygienist Salaries by Industry to find out how periodontal offices, family dentists, and cosmetic dentistry stack up in the dental hygienist salary department. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or just starting out in the field, take a look at the chart measuring dental hygienist salaries by years of experience. You'll see how a Dental Hygenist's Starting Salary compares to salaries after five, 10 and even 20 years of experience.

Are you being paid what you deserve? As you research dental hygienist salaries, you may begin to wonder if it's time for a raise. If so, read the Ask Dr. Salary article, "Tips for Getting a Pay Raise: PayScale Salary Survey" for tips on how to ask for one. And to expand your dental salary research, find out how dental hygienist salaries compare to Dental Assistant Salary Ranges.