According to the United States Bureau Of Labor Statistics, the mediarn salary for Dental Hygienists ranges from $55,220 to $78,990 with the highest earners bringing in $91,470.  Additionally, according to the statistics, about half of all dental hygienists worked less than 35 hours/week. 

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$42,470

$98,370

$76,530

$62,200

$89,690

$76,490

$76,390

$74,550

$75,130

$59,840

$65,730

$34,770

$66,410

$66,490

$62,060

$65,840

$63,650

$67,930

$56,140

$53,780

$64,180

$74,290

$79,810

$59,800

$70,720

$50,380

$64,800

$67,290

$64,480

$82,410

$75,310

$78,120

$75,530

$65,160

$62,380

$59,520

$62,120

$63,380

$77,640

$58,580

$24,660

$70,310

$55,690

$60,620

$59,900

$68,910

$67,200

$64,690

$76,350

$91,740

$47,000

$61,080

$60,120

Obviously earnings very greatly by geographic area and are also affected by total years of expierence.  Benefits also very by state and by dental practice.  The department of labor reports that roughly half of full-time hygienists recieve some form of benefits. 

According to Salary.com, the total median compensation for dental hygienists including base pay plus bonuses and benefits is $88,319.  Benefits include items such as paid vacation, sick leave, maternity leave, pension, disability, etc.  Find out what Dental Hygiene jobs are available in your area. 

Amony jobs that require a two year degree program, Dental Hygienists ranks among the highest.  This is especially true now given teh current state of the economy.  Jobs in the healthcare industry will always remain in demand when service and luxury industries are waning.