How much money does a dental hygienist make?
It's a question asked by students and professionals alike. Some may be deciding whether or not a dental hygiene license is something they want to pursue. Others may be reevaluating their current job situations and want to see how they stack up to others in the area.
The problem is that a dental hygienist's salary can vary greatly by location, experience, job sector, and pay structure. However, quick online searches often yield false results. Most dental hygienists work less than 40 hours per week and get paid hourly, yet the salaries estimated on many websites are based on a 40 hour workweek at the given hourly wage.
While there are far too many factors to give specific results, the list below will give a good estimate of what one can expect to get paid in the different metropolitan areas of each state in the U.S. These statistics are current as of May 2013, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Click a state below to explore wages by city/area.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
