Dental Hygienist Salary Survey 2014
Difficulty in finding a job as a dental hygienist in Ohio
Observation: 51% indicated that they practice in the Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati metropolitan areas. So it’s an educated guess that the 52% who find it very difficult to find a job — which is six percentage points above the national average — may be closer to where the dental hygiene schools are. Why? The hygienists who think it’s “easy” to find a job is a little above average too.
Length of time since last pay raise in Ohio
Observation: Overall, Ohio hygienists receive raises in about the same pattern as those in other states. But raises within the last year is a little below average, and hygienists receiving raises more than five years ago are a little above average. Ohio hygienists are not necessarily a shining example of being rewarded for good work.
Most common hourly pay rates in Ohio
$28, $30, $33
Observation: $30 an hour is the most common hourly rate in Ohio, but 43% earn in the $33 to $36 an hour range. Overall, Ohio trends below the national average for hourly pay rates.
Descriptions of pay arrangements based on production or commission
- 40% of all production with the exception of periodic exams.
- 30% of production over hourly rate if production is more than three times the hourly rate. Production does not include exam done by doctor, only what hygienist does.
- I earn a weekly salary plus 35% of whatever I produce above my gross salary for the week.
About the Author
Mark Hartley
Mark Hartley is the editor of RDH magazine and collaborates with Kristine Hodsdon on many of the articles for RDH eVillage, which also appear on DentistryIQ.com.
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