The salary statistics and trend of dental hygienists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dental hygienists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,960 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $93,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dental hygienists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dental hygienists is $93,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dental hygienists is $52,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dental hygienists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,440 | 1.67% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | $68,280 | 4.34% | - |
| 2015 | $65,320 | 0.14% | - |
| 2014 | $65,230 | 4.14% | - |
| 2013 | $62,530 | 1.26% | - |
| 2012 | $61,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of dental hygienists in 24 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dental hygienists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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