Dental Hygienist Salary Survey 2014
Difficulty in finding a job as a dental hygienist in Colorado
Observation: Colorado is very much below the national average (46%) who say it is very difficult to find a job in dental hygiene. But it is way above the average (6%) who are “unsure” about employment trends in their area. Almost a fifth must not even be looking at the help wanted ads.
Length of time since last pay raise in Colorado
Observation: As far as receiving a raise within last year, Colorado hygienists are six percentage points above the national average of 26%. But the state is below average among many who have been waiting for a while for a raise.
Most common hourly pay rates in Colorado
$36, $39, $42
Observation: Colorado pay rates are very close to the national average.
Descriptions of pay arrangements based on production or commission
- 20% over $1500 production per day
- A percentage of profits which exceed our monthly goals is paid, with a maximum payment of $120 per month.
- I live in Colorado and have owned my own independent hygiene clinic for 18 years. I work 8-5 with a 1 hour lunch break M, T, W, TH. I take approximately 20 personal days a year. My net income is over $100,000. I recently opened a new clinic with four chairs, and put a full-time hygiene assistant to help with my schedule. I have paid myself a six-digit income for the past 14 years. I do have a dentist who leases two operatories and all my patient’s restorative needs are completed in my office.
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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