Profession
Dental Hygienists
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
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California
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2024
29-1292SOC 2018 29-1292
GroupAll
Median94,260 USD
Average93,890 USD
Middle 50%80,060 USD - 102,920 USD
Decile range66,470 USD - 120,060 USD
Bottom decile66,470 USD
Top decile120,060 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
29-1292SOC 2018 29-1292
GroupAll
Median121,080 USD
Average127,090 USD
Middle 50%106,480 USD - 129,880 USD
Decile range56,330 USD - 137,460 USD
Bottom decile56,330 USD
Top decile137,460 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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