How much does a dental hygienist make?

Am looking for a current pay, preferable from a dental hygienist.

How much does a dental hygienist make?
I am DH student. The pay depends on what state you live in. About min. 30,000 to max 100,000 is the pay rate. Average in states such as Mass, CA, virginia, it is about 50-60,000. It all depends on the demand for oral health in the state the DH works in, how much education she has (2 yr degree, 4 yr or more college education), and what she/he is certified to do. (some DH are certified to give local anestheisa and they make more money if they have the ceritification).


To view the pay rate range for your state visit the US government job outlook. It is available online search yahoo for it and you will find it. Then click on dental hygiene career and they will tell you all about a DH.
Reply:Depends on the location. What state are you aiming for?
Reply:Do a zip code search at http://www.careerbuilders.com or http://www.monster.com or http://www.payscale.com You can also check with the US Department of Labor at http://www.bls.gov/





My hygienist is now making $42.50 an hour, plus office and hygiene bonus. She has been with me for 13 years and plans to stay the remaining 10 or so years of my career, at which time she will probably be making more than me. (haha)





My daughter is an ICU nurse and she asked me why I didn't tell her that hygienists make so much money. She didn't ask. Actually, she's making about $60 an hour, but she's busting her butt for that. She makes life and death decisions, also.





I have no problem paying my hygienist very well. First of, a hygienist can make or break the practice, as she can attract or chase away patients just as quickly as I can. She contributes immensely to the office productivity. This is in direct production, but even more important than that, she allows ME to be more productive because I am not spending so much time in the "break-even" proposition of doing prophies. My prophy fees are set at the point where I would be just covering overhead if I do them myself so I am providing a service without losing any money.

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