Washington
Total responses: 60
Number of full-time dental hygienists1 who responded to survey: 39
- Median projected dental hygiene income for 2011: $70,000
- U.S. Census Bureau median income for one earner: $51,6712
- Differential: + $18,339
- % who have received a raise within last 12 months: 16%
- % who feel that they have received raises at "fair intervals": 14%
- % who feel that economic conditions have affected their "ability to earn the maximum income" that they pursue: 80%
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
