As reported in the first part of the RDH eVillage salary survey, 70% of dental hygienists in the United States feel like the economy has “affected their ability to earn the maximum income pursued.”The fourth part of this series of articles expands on this on a state-by-state basis. How do dental hygienists view the financial health of their doctors’ practices? Are there too many fellow dental hygienists vying for jobs in a hygienist’s neighborhood?Finally, how about a raise? Recession or not, many hygienists are concerned about the frequency of pay raises.The second part of this series of articles, by the way, addressed hourly rates and daily rates in all 50 states. You can view the article by clicking here. The third part focused on salary information in the larger metropolitan areas, which can be viewed by clicking here. With the exception of the questions regarding the frequency of pay raises, the questions discussed in this article solicited subjective opinions from dental hygienists about their careers and employers. With that in mind, the statistics below included only states with more than 10 responses. This means the statistics for Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming do not appear below.Alabama
Total responses: 16Financial health of employer• Business is good and schedules are always full: 37.5%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 44%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 12.5%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 6%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 31%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 69%
Will local job market influence career choice?• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 19%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 6%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 75%Pay raises
73% last received a raise more than a year ago67% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsAlaska
Total responses: 12Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 67%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 25%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 8%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
83% said no.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 27%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 64%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 9%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 9%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 0%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 91%Pay raises
• 60% received a raise within the last 12 months• 55% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsArizona
Total responses: 51Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 14%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 53%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 28%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
65% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 72%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 22%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 6%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 25%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 73%Pay raises
• 76% last received a raise more than a year ago• 57% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsArkansas
Total responses: 17Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 12%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 82%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 6%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
59% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 59%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 41%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 6%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 88%Pay raises
• 60% received a raise within the last 12 months• 59% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsCalifornia
Total responses: 161Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 20%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 25%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
78% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 76%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 23%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 23%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 70%Pay raises
• 78% last received a raise more than a year ago• 70% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsColorado
Total responses: 51Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 22%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 60%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 16%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 2%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 43%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 57%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 10%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 88%Pay raises
• 65% last received a raise more than a year ago• 68% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsConnecticut
Total responses: 26Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 12%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 50%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 31%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
57% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 58%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 42%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 21%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 58%Pay raises
• 56% last received a raise more than a year ago• 60% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsFlorida
Total responses: 99Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 17%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 44%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 23%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 12%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
83% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 76%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 23%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 9%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 33%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 57%Pay raises
• 73% last received a raise more than a year ago• 73% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsGeorgia
Total responses: 45Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 10%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 62%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 26%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 2%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
71% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 71%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 29%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2.5%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 27.5%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 70%Pay raises
• 66% last received a raise more than a year ago• 68% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIdaho
Total responses: 12Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 17%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 58%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 25%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 73%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 27%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 8%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 92%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 50% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIllinois
Total responses: 87Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 20%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 54%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 20%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
78% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 75%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 25%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 13%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 27%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 60%Pay raises
• 63% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIndiana
Total responses: 35Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 21%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
63% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 71%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 29%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 3%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 15%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 82%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 68% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIowa
Total responses: 23Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 32%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 59%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 9%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
55% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 73%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 27%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 4%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 4%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 91%Pay raises
• 57% last received a raise more than a year ago• 61% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsKansas
Total responses: 23Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 22%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 22%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
57% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 57%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 39%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 4%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 87%Pay raises
• 82% last received a raise more than a year ago• 83% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsKentucky
Total responses: 13Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 54%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 23%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
77% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 54%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 46%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 31%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 69%Pay raises
• 69% last received a raise more than a year ago• 69% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsLouisiana
Total responses: 18Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 41%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 41%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 12%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
71% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 41%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 53%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 6%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 6%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 88%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 50% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMaryland
Total responses: 28Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 29%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 54%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 17%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
79% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 36%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 61%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 3%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 7%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 85%Pay raises
• 78% last received a raise more than a year ago• 59% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMassachusetts
Total responses: 40Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 36%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 44%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 20%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
73% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 46%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 54%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 85%Pay raises
• 62% last received a raise more than a year ago• 66% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMichigan
Total responses: 102Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 13%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 21%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 8%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
81% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 86%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 13%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 32%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 61%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 70% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMinnesota
Total responses: 32Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 19%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 65%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 10%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 6%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
77% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 81%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 19%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 3%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 16%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 81%Pay raises
• 63% last received a raise more than a year ago• 63% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMissouri
Total responses: 54Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 26%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 45%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 25%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 66%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 30%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 4%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 15%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 79%Pay raises
• 51% received a raise within the last 12 months• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNevada
Total responses: 16Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 13%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 38%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 44%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
63% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 81%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 19%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 37.5%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 62.5%Pay raises
• 93% received a raise within last 12 months• 73% believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew Hampshire
Total responses: 12Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 33%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 42%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 17%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 8%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
55% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 92%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 8%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 33%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 67%Pay raises
• 75% received a raise within last 12 months• 75% believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew Jersey
Total responses: 50Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 29%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 50%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 15%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 6%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
71% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 42%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 58%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area -- more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 73%Pay raises
• 71% last received a raise more than a year ago• 71% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew Mexico
Total responses: 14Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 29%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 21%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 43%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 7%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
64% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 36%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 46%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 15%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 14%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 64%Pay raises
• 57% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew York
Total responses: 81Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 28%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 14%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 2%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 35%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 58%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 6%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 23%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 71%Pay raises
• 62% last received a raise more than a year ago• 66% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNorth Carolina
Total responses: 61Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 15%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 53%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 22%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
70% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 72%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 28%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 23%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 70%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 59% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsOhio
Total responses: 79Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 22%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 20%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
76% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 80%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 19%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 27%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 65%Pay raises
• 78% last received a raise more than a year ago• 75% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsOklahoma
Total responses: 21Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 50%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 30%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 15%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said no.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 67%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 33%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 14%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 24%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 62%Pay raises
• 72% last received a raise more than a year ago• 53% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsOregon
Total responses: 34Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 36%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 9%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
75% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 58%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 42%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area -- more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 80%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 52% believe they receive raises at fair intervalsPennsylvania
Total responses: 72Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 18%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 39%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 60%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 71%Pay raises
• 53% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsSouth Carolina
Total responses: 20Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 30%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 45%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 10%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
80% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 80%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 20%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 11%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 17%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 72%Pay raises
• 80% last received a raise more than a year ago• 85% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsTennessee
Total responses: 25Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 32%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 50%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 18%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
54% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 67%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 33%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 4%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 83%Pay raises
• 63% last received a raise more than a year ago• 67% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsTexas
Total responses: 96Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 32%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 46%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 18%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 29%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 66%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 5%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 4%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 17%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 79%Pay raises
• 69% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsUtah
Total responses: 13Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 0%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 77%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 15%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 8%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
92% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 69%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 31%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 15%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 77%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 62% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsVirginia
Total responses: 53Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 57%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 19%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 1%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
68% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 49%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 49%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 2%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 9%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 9%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 81%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 77% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsWashington
Total responses: 61Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 27%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 42%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 27%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
75% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 50%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 47%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 3%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 71%Pay raises
• 68% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsWisconsin
Total responses: 81Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 25%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 14%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
75% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 76.5%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 23.5%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area -- more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 5%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 74%Pay raises
• 53% last received a raise more than a year ago• 50% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervals
Total responses: 16Financial health of employer• Business is good and schedules are always full: 37.5%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 44%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 12.5%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 6%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 31%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 69%
Will local job market influence career choice?• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 19%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 6%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 75%Pay raises
73% last received a raise more than a year ago67% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsAlaska
Total responses: 12Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 67%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 25%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 8%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
83% said no.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 27%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 64%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 9%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 9%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 0%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 91%Pay raises
• 60% received a raise within the last 12 months• 55% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsArizona
Total responses: 51Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 14%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 53%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 28%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
65% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 72%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 22%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 6%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 25%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 73%Pay raises
• 76% last received a raise more than a year ago• 57% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsArkansas
Total responses: 17Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 12%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 82%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 6%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
59% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 59%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 41%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 6%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 88%Pay raises
• 60% received a raise within the last 12 months• 59% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsCalifornia
Total responses: 161Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 20%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 25%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
78% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 76%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 23%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 23%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 70%Pay raises
• 78% last received a raise more than a year ago• 70% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsColorado
Total responses: 51Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 22%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 60%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 16%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 2%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 43%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 57%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 10%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 88%Pay raises
• 65% last received a raise more than a year ago• 68% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsConnecticut
Total responses: 26Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 12%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 50%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 31%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
57% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 58%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 42%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 21%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 58%Pay raises
• 56% last received a raise more than a year ago• 60% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsFlorida
Total responses: 99Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 17%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 44%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 23%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 12%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
83% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 76%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 23%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 9%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 33%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 57%Pay raises
• 73% last received a raise more than a year ago• 73% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsGeorgia
Total responses: 45Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 10%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 62%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 26%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 2%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
71% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 71%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 29%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2.5%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 27.5%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 70%Pay raises
• 66% last received a raise more than a year ago• 68% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIdaho
Total responses: 12Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 17%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 58%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 25%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 73%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 27%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 8%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 92%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 50% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIllinois
Total responses: 87Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 20%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 54%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 20%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
78% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 75%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 25%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 13%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 27%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 60%Pay raises
• 63% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIndiana
Total responses: 35Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 21%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
63% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 71%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 29%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 3%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 15%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 82%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 68% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsIowa
Total responses: 23Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 32%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 59%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 9%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
55% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 73%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 27%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 4%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 4%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 91%Pay raises
• 57% last received a raise more than a year ago• 61% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsKansas
Total responses: 23Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 22%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 22%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
57% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 57%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 39%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 4%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 87%Pay raises
• 82% last received a raise more than a year ago• 83% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsKentucky
Total responses: 13Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 54%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 23%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
77% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 54%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 46%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 31%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 69%Pay raises
• 69% last received a raise more than a year ago• 69% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsLouisiana
Total responses: 18Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 41%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 41%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 12%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
71% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 41%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 53%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 6%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 6%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 88%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 50% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMaryland
Total responses: 28Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 29%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 54%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 17%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
79% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 36%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 61%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 3%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 7%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 85%Pay raises
• 78% last received a raise more than a year ago• 59% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMassachusetts
Total responses: 40Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 36%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 44%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 20%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
73% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 46%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 54%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 2%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 85%Pay raises
• 62% last received a raise more than a year ago• 66% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMichigan
Total responses: 102Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 13%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 21%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 8%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
81% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 86%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 13%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 32%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 61%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 70% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMinnesota
Total responses: 32Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 19%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 65%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 10%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 6%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
77% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 81%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 19%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 3%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 16%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 81%Pay raises
• 63% last received a raise more than a year ago• 63% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsMissouri
Total responses: 54Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 26%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 45%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 25%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 66%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 30%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 4%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 15%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 79%Pay raises
• 51% received a raise within the last 12 months• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNevada
Total responses: 16Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 13%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 38%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 44%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
63% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 81%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 19%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 37.5%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 62.5%Pay raises
• 93% received a raise within last 12 months• 73% believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew Hampshire
Total responses: 12Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 33%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 42%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 17%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 8%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
55% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 92%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 8%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 0%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 33%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 67%Pay raises
• 75% received a raise within last 12 months• 75% believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew Jersey
Total responses: 50Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 29%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 50%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 15%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 6%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
71% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 42%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 58%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area -- more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 73%Pay raises
• 71% last received a raise more than a year ago• 71% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew Mexico
Total responses: 14Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 29%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 21%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 43%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 7%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
64% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 36%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 46%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 15%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 14%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 64%Pay raises
• 57% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNew York
Total responses: 81Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 28%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 14%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 2%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 35%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 58%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 6%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 6%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 23%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 71%Pay raises
• 62% last received a raise more than a year ago• 66% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsNorth Carolina
Total responses: 61Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 15%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 53%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 22%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
70% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 72%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 28%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 23%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 70%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 59% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsOhio
Total responses: 79Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 22%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 20%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
76% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 80%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 19%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 27%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 65%Pay raises
• 78% last received a raise more than a year ago• 75% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsOklahoma
Total responses: 21Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 50%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 30%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 15%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said no.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 67%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 33%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 14%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 24%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 62%Pay raises
• 72% last received a raise more than a year ago• 53% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsOregon
Total responses: 34Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 36%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 52%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 9%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
75% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 58%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 42%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area -- more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 7%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 80%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 52% believe they receive raises at fair intervalsPennsylvania
Total responses: 72Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 18%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
67% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 39%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 60%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 1%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 71%Pay raises
• 53% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsSouth Carolina
Total responses: 20Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 30%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 45%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 10%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
80% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 80%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 20%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 11%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 17%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 72%Pay raises
• 80% last received a raise more than a year ago• 85% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsTennessee
Total responses: 25Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 32%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 50%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 18%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 0%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
54% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 67%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 33%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 4%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 13%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 83%Pay raises
• 63% last received a raise more than a year ago• 67% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsTexas
Total responses: 96Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 32%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 46%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 18%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 3%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
60% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 29%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 66%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 5%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 4%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 17%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 79%Pay raises
• 69% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsUtah
Total responses: 13Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 0%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 77%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 15%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 8%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
92% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 69%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 31%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 15%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 77%Pay raises
• 77% last received a raise more than a year ago• 62% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsVirginia
Total responses: 53Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 23%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 57%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 19%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 1%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
68% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 49%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 49%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 2%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 9%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 9%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 81%Pay raises
• 64% last received a raise more than a year ago• 77% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsWashington
Total responses: 61Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 27%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 42%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 27%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 4%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
75% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 50%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 47%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area — more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 3%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 8%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 71%Pay raises
• 68% last received a raise more than a year ago• 64% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervalsWisconsin
Total responses: 81Financial health of employer
• Business is good and schedules are always full: 25%• Business is good, but it has slowed down somewhat: 56%• Practice owners are very concerned about reduced revenues: 14%• The dental practice's financial health is very weak: 5%Has the economy affected dental hygienists’ ability to earn maximum income?
75% said yes.Local employment opportunities
• It is extremely difficult to find a job here; there is a large surplus of dental hygienists: 76.5%• About the same as it’s always been; hard to find a job at the best dental practices, but jobs are available: 23.5%• There is a shortage of dental hygienists in our area -- more jobs than there are dental hygienists: 0%Will local job market influence career choice?
• It is highly likely that I will leave dental hygiene due to the economy: 5%• There's a possibility that I would leave the profession if the job market does not improve: 21%• Business is good, so I remain happy with my career choice: 74%Pay raises
• 53% last received a raise more than a year ago• 50% do not believe they receive raises at fair intervals
