How much do dental hygienist make a year with only an associates degree?

What are the qualifications of being a dental hygeinist?


Is the demand high for them?


Is it easy to find a job anywhere?


Do they work 40+ hrs a week or just some hrs a week?


Help please!!!!

How much do dental hygienist make a year with only an associates degree?
There is definitely a demand for dental hygienists, but I recommend continuing your education for the Bachelor's in DH. All the hygienists I have known have been very happy about their choice of careers, salaries and are kept very busy. Also, there is supposed to be an increased need for hygienists over the next 5 - 8 years.





The salary range of dental hygienists is great, but varies from state to state. But, there are many part time positions, so the Department of Labor reports these wages on an hourly basis. The median income for dental hygienists is $26.59 per hour. The low end is $17.34 per hour and the high end is $39.24 per hour.





I work at a Dental School, many Schools have job postings or other avenues to refer their new graduates to interviews for jobs.





Good luck with your educational endeavors!
Reply:You'd make enough to get by and stay in school. Don't settle for an associates.
Reply:they make pretty much the same whether or not you have an associates or bachelors. after you graduate with an associates degree you can start working and only have about a year left to finish your bachelors. it depends on the state, but they make about 30-40 bucks an hour. you will probably be able to find a full-time job, but if not, i know a lot of people that have two part time jobs and they love it! i would recommend that you look at your local ads for jobs to see how open the market is for hygienists in your area. good luck!

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