Hourly Rate for Dental Hygienist Jobs

Updated: 29 Jan 2012
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$0$23$46$69
Hourly Rate$16.85 - $41.15  
   
Overtime$15.59 - $68.67  
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Bonus$99.60 - $2,972  
   
Profit Sharing$507 - $7,061  
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$31,078 - $85,003  
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Hourly Rate

Family Dental$23.57 - $34.43
Dental Health GroupNot enough data
Aspen DentalNot enough data
Gentle Family DentistryNot enough data
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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate

Family Dentistry$21.29 - $40.80
Dental Prosthetic Services$16.25 - $39.53
Healthcare$21.00 - $41.07
Pediatric Office$19.17 - $39.09
Health Clinic$18.55 - $38.28

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Key Statistics for Dental Hygienist Jobs

Gender
Female
95%
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Male
5%
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Hourly Rate:$26.33 - $36.54 $12.10 - $33.58
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
12%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
16%
10-19 years
18%
20 years or more
15%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 42% dental benefits Dental: 57%
vision benefits Vision: 16% employee benefits None: 31%

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Career Path for Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Dental Hygienist

Salary Range

$31,078 - $85,003
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Dental Assistant
$20,294 - $41,161
Dental Assistant (Certified)
$21,064 - $43,398
Dental Assistant (Non-Certified)
$19,356 - $39,189
 
Common Future Jobs

Dental Hygienist

Salary Range

$31,078 - $85,003
payscale
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
$46,527 - $88,623
Office Manager, Dental Office
$28,915 - $58,258
Pedodontic Dental Hygienist
$48,125 - $88,122
 

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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.

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Dental Hygienist - (City withheld for privacy), Texas, United States
I would like to tell my story. I have been greatly depressed, confused and in denial for the past month over my situation. I have to tell a little bit of history first. I worked for a dentist for 5 years. I liked my job there, but I did want a little more flexibility to come in my near future. In the meantime, I had a friend call me to substitute for her office, they had a hygienist out on maternity leave. I went to help them out. Right away I was offered a job working two days only, bec...
Posted in I Was Fired on 24 Jul 2007
What would I offer as a Dental Hygienist?
Dental Hygienist - (City withheld for privacy), Colorado, United States
First of all to be a certified Dental Hygienist, gives a person numerous of opportunities to raise awareness to the community and to inform patients of the importance of oral hygiene also to be able to prevent oral disease and bone. Most importantly to help lower the risk of oral cancer and informing patients of preventative alternatives.
Posted in Dream Job on 24 Nov 2006
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