A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Salary Breakdown
Dental Hygienists
Average
$74,450
ANNUAL
$35.79
HOURLY
Entry Level
$59,640
ANNUAL
$28.68
HOURLY
Mid Level
$77,030
ANNUAL
$37.03
HOURLY
Expert Level
$95,740
ANNUAL
$46.03
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Dental Hygienists
5,370
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Dental Hygienists
Supporting Programs
Dental Hygienists
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2896
Degree Program
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
Anderson, IN 46011
Degree Program
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
South Bend, IN 46637
Degree Program
Ivy Tech Community College
IN
Degree Program
Top Expected Tasks
Dental Hygienists
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Dental Hygienists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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