Dental Hygienist Salary Survey 2014
Difficulty in finding a job as a dental hygienist in Kentucky
Observation: The percentage of Kentucky dental hygienists who think it is “very difficult” to find a position in dental hygiene is way, way below the national average (46%).
Length of time since last pay raise in Kentucky
Observation: There’s not much good news about recent pay raises, but most have occurred within two to five years.
Most common hourly pay rates in Kentucky
$28, $30
Observation: Cost of living factors are probably a factor in Kentucky. Nevertheless, the most common hourly rates are a bit below the national average.
Descriptions of pay arrangements based on production or commission
- 35% of production on X-rays, prophies, SRP, perio maintenance, fluoride.
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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