 Earnings
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual
wages of dental hygienists is $66,570. The middle 50 percent earned
between $55,220 and $78,990. The lowest 10 percent earned less than
$44,180, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $91,470.
Earnings vary by
geographic location, employment setting, and years of experience. Dental
hygienists may be paid on an hourly, daily, salary, or commission basis.
Benefits vary
substantially by practice setting and may be contingent upon full-time
employment. According to a 2009 survey conducted by the American Dental
Hygienist Association, about half of all hygienists reported receiving
some form of employment benefits. Of those receiving benefits, paid
vacation, sick leave, and retirement plans were the most common.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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