Hygienist
Hygienist Job Description
Dental Hygienists Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Hygienist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Hygienist is $64077 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $87391. The lowest salary reported was $43546. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Hygienist is $31.86 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $43.46. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $21.65. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Hygienist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $500 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Hygienist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
These are the highest paying cities for a Hygienist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Hygienist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $64077 while in 2007 it was just $59423.89
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 5% of Hygienists were males while 95% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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