Dental hygienists have the highest annual mean wage in the management of companies and enterprises industry, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The average annual wage for dental hygienists across all industries and practice settings is $93,890.
The agency released updated compensation data in April to reflect 2024 information, the most recent available.
Here are the 10 highest-paying industries for dental hygienists, along with the average annual salary:
- Management of companies and enterprises: $98,600
- Employment services: $98,390
- Facilities support services: $94,610
- Offices of dentists: $94,150
- Outpatient care centers: $91,970
- Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing: $90,180
- General medical and surgical hospitals: $88,390
- Offices of other health practitioners: $88,360
- Offices of physicians: $87,660
- Office administrative services: $84,460
