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How much does a Dental Hygienist make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.27.6k salaries reported, updated at February 21, 2021
$37.86
per hour
The average salary for a dental hygienist is $37.86 per hour in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Prescription drug insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
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Highest paying cities in United States for Dental Hygienists
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for dental hygienists
Most recommended license
Chiropractic License
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 50.00% since 2018. Dental Hygienists with this license earn +19.10% more than the average base salary, which is $37.86 per hour.
Top companies hiring dental hygienists on Indeed
Montana State University
United States Department of Justice
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Gautier Family Dental
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Chiropractic License | +19.10% | 4 jobs | 4  |
Registered Dental Hygienist | +3.04% | 2,711 jobs | 4,701 |
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Information tooltip for top specialties.
Specialty categories:
| Top specialty | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary Care | +9.36% | 128 jobs | 190 |
Most common benefits for Dental Hygienists
- Prescription drug insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid jury duty
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
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Salary satisfaction
67% of Dental hygienists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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