median income for California DH

Nov. 7, 2011
2011 median annual income for California dental hygienists

California

Total responses: 178
Number of full-time dental hygienists1 who responded to survey: 82

  • Median projected dental hygiene income for 2011: $80,000
  • U.S. Census Bureau median income for one earner: $47,6832
  • Differential: + $32,317
  • % who have received a raise within last 12 months: 19%
  • % who feel that they have received raises at "fair intervals": 27%
  • % who feel that economic conditions have affected their "ability to earn the maximum income" that they pursue: 79%

1 Dental hygiene income was compiled from respondents who said they practice four or five days a week.
2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey