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.
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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