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.
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.