Dental Hygienist Salary Survey 2014

Difficulty in finding a job as a dental hygienist in Virginia

Observation: Virginia trends along the national averages very closely. The group who believe it is very difficult to find employment as a dental hygienist is a little more that a percentage point over the national consensus about the job market.

Length of time since last pay raise in Virginia

Observation: Again, Virginia matches up very well against the national averages for the awarding of pay raises. The “good feeling” category here — a raise within last 12 months — is approximately a percentage point below the national average.

Most common hourly pay rates in Virginia

$32, $39, $40

Observation: The discrepancy in the range of pay rates is likely attributed to the Beltway; 26% indicated they work in the metropolitan area outside the District of Columbia. For example, the hourly rates reported from the state stretched from $28 an hour to $56 an hour. Due to the cluster of pay arrangements at the high end, though, Virginia ranks above national averages for pay.

Descriptions of pay arrangements based on production or commission

  • Hygiene production, minus $17 per patient, minus exam fee for certain insurance, divided by three results in my daily salary.
  • If I meet hygiene production criteria, I receive $200. If office also makes production goal, I get another $100.

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