Dental hygienists have the highest-paying salaries working in clinical facilities and medical equipment manufacturing, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information.
Here are five industries with the highest annual salaries for dental hygienists:
1. Office administrative services: $103,060
2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing: $101,340
3. Offices of other health practitioners: $100,070
4. Offices of dentists: $99,350
5. Facilities support services: $98,540
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