5 industries where dental hygienists earn the most

Home healthcare services is the highest-paying industry for dental hygienists in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The federal agency released updated compensation data for dental jobs on April 25 to reflect 2022 information.

Top five highest-paying industries for dental hygienists:

Industry

Hourly wage

Salary

Home healthcare services

$46.61

$96,950

Management of companies and enterprises

$43.93

$91,380

Employment services

$42.63

$88,670

Outpatient care centers

$41.63

$86,580

Facilities support services

$41.60

$86,530

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