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.
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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