Dental hygienist salary in United States
How much does a Dental Hygienist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$47.96
Average $47.96
Low $35.76
High $64.32
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a dental hygienist is $47.96 per hour in the United States. 106.3k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Dental Hygienists in United States
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Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists near United States
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Where can a Dental Hygienist earn more?
Compare salaries for Dental Hygienists in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Hygienists
Most recommended skill
Primary Care(earn +9.36% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 23.39% since 2018. Dental Hygienists with this skill earn +9.36% more than the average base salary, which is $47.96 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 72 | increase by 72 |
| 2013 | 330 | increase by 358.33% |
| 2014 | 419 | increase by 26.97% |
| 2015 | 449 | increase by 7.16% |
| 2016 | 624 | increase by 38.98% |
| 2017 | 598 | decrease by 4.17% |
| 2018 | 808 | increase by 35.12% |
| 2019 | 997 | increase by 23.39% |
Top companies hiring Dental Hygienists with the recommended skill
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Top licenses
Chiropractic LicenseTop specialties
Primary CareMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 jobs | 4 | ||
| 2,711 jobs | 4,701 |
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Most common benefits for Dental Hygienists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 273 ratings67% of Dental Hygienists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Hygiene Manager
Job openingsAverage $20.01 per hour
Dental Hygienist
Job openingsAverage $47.96 per hour
Dental Nurse
Job openingsAverage $60.27 per hour
Dental Assistant
Job openingsAverage $21.55 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Dental Hygienist
As a dental hygienist how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for a position, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
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Do dental hygienists get paid weekly or biweekly?
Payment occurs either weekly or biweekly. Frequency of payment for dental hygienist depends on which state the job is in.
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Why do dental hygienists make so much money?
Dentist hygienists earn good money day to day. Often depending on the circumstances, patient fees go up to cover increased overheads.
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