Dental Hygienist salary in Phoenix, AZ
How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Phoenix, AZ?
Average base salary
The average salary for a dental hygienist is $41.71 per hour in Phoenix, AZ. 188 salaries reported, updated at June 28, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in Phoenix, AZ
| 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 |
Top companies for Dental Hygienists in Phoenix, AZ
Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists near Phoenix, AZ
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Hygienists
Primary Careearn +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 $41.71 per hour.
| 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
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 jobs | 4 | ||
| 2,711 jobs | 4,701 |
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
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.
How much do similar professions get paid in Phoenix, AZ?
Hygiene Manager
542 job openingsAverage $21.73 per hour
Dental Hygienist
354 job openingsAverage $41.71 per hour
Relocation Assistant
104 job openingsAverage $60,792 per year
Dental Nurse
1 job openingsAverage $54,556 per year
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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?
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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.
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.
