Dental Hygienists
Role Overview
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $129,760 |
| District of Columbia | $127,900 |
| Washington | $125,370 |
| California | $121,080 |
| Oregon | $118,280 |
| Colorado | $106,730 |
| Maryland | $105,140 |
| Nevada | $103,160 |
| New Jersey | $102,600 |
| Massachusetts | $100,790 |
| Delaware | $99,720 |
| Vermont | $99,490 |
| Minnesota | $98,970 |
| Virginia | $98,880 |
| Arizona | $97,530 |
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Median Annual Salary
$94,260
Projected Growth (10yr)
+7.0%
Avg. annual openings
15.3k
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