Dental Hygienist Salary Survey 2014
Difficulty in finding a job as a dental hygienist in North Carolina
Observation: North Carolina hygienists are slightly above the national average for believing its “relatively easy” to find a job, but almost 10 percentage points above the average for being a “very difficult” place to find work. Maybe there are small pockets of opportunities.
Length of time since last pay raise in North Carolina
Observation: North Carolina dental hygienists match up closely with the national averages regarding the frequency of raises.
Most common hourly pay rates in North Carolina
$30, $32, $34, $35, $36
Observation: The above rates represent a broader range of common pay rates than what you will find in most states. The most common hourly rate of all is $35, but not by much. It would appear that most hygienists in North Carolina are familiar with the $34 to $36 range.
Descriptions of pay arrangements based on production or commission
- 23% of production or hourly rate, whichever is greater
- In addition to hourly pay, I receive 1% of my production at the end of the month, $5 per sealant and pan taken, and $2 for each recall appointment scheduled prior to patient leaving office
- We earn a percentage of the products we sell quarterly. Examples: bleach, electric toothbrushes, dry mouth products, fluoride.
- 24% of collection
- 30% over daily goal.
