The salary statistics and trend of dental hygienists in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) 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 | $54,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dental hygienists in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities). 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 $89,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dental hygienists is $54,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dental hygienists in the industry of Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,020 | 4.78% | 4.78% |
| 2016 | $66,670 | 0.84% | - |
| 2015 | $66,110 | 7.23% | - |
| 2014 | $61,330 | -9.18% | - |
| 2013 | $66,960 | 0.43% | - |
| 2012 | $66,670 | - | - |
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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