How Does Your Dental Hygienist Salary Compare?
Dental Hygienist Salary
Whether you’ve been practicing hygiene in the Twin Cities area for 20 years, or you’re a new dental hygienist that’s looking for their first dental hygiene job in Minneapolis, you need to know the average dental hygienist salary when you’re searching for your next full-time or temporary job.
According to glassdoor.com, dental hygienists in Minneapolis average about $77,455 a year, which is 4% higher than the national average. Salary.com lists the average range between $64,744-$85,856 per year, depending on experience. These numbers don’t include benefits or bonuses.
How Long You’ve Been in Practice
Minneapolis area dental hygienists who have been practicing 5-15 years make slightly less than the publicized area’s average, with a dental hygiene salary closer to $70,000. During a year of full-time work with two weeks of vacation, that comes out to $35/hour. Those on the higher end of the pay scale (making $77k per year) are closer to $38/hour.
Higher Dental Hygiene Salaries
Dental hygienists can help to improve their annual salary by:
- Staying in the field longer, adding to their experience
- Receiving advanced training in skills that can be used to increase production or efficiency in the dental practice
- Picking up extra work on a temporary or permanent basis
Full Time vs. Part Time
One of the biggest factors that influence the annual salaries of Twin Cities dental hygienists is how much they’re working. Traditionally, it’s been a popular option for hygienists to work part-time. This may mean working one job or two, depending on the number of hours a hygienist is available each week. The fewer hours worked, the lower the annual salary.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, most dental hygienists work less than full time. On average, most work 32 hours (four days) per week. Nearly two-thirds of hygienists are only working 21-36 hours a week (2.5-3.5 days a week.) If a hygienist is only working three days per week at $35 per hour, their annual salary is closer to about $42,000. Choosing to add on just one day a week at $35/hour can add $14,000 to a dental hygienist yearly income.
Add Thousands to Your Dental Hygiene Salary
Temping is a great way to make extra money if you’re used to working a part-time dental hygiene job. You can set your own hours, work when and where you want to, and even have the option to make the temporary job a permanent one in some cases.
Unfortunately, finding temp hygiene jobs used to be quite an ordeal. Some of those positions paid even less than what an average dental hygienist salary should be. Fortunately, that’s not the case anymore.
Although dentists usually pay more for temping hygienists, a significant portion of those fees go to the dental temp agency.
At Kwikly, we do things differently. When a dentist needs to fill a permanent or temporary position, the Kwikly app allows him or her to connect directly with Minneapolis or Twin Cities hygienists in their area. This process eliminates the need for a “middleman” and passes the savings to the practice…while increasing the salary of the dental hygienist.
Join Kwikly Today
Are you looking for a part-time or new dental hygienist job with competitive pay? Kwikly is your mobile app to network with hundreds of dental professionals throughout Minneapolis and the Twin Cities areas. Whether you want to just pick up a few hours here and there to save for your next vacation or want something more permanent is up to you. The Kwikly app lets you set your availability, and pick up shifts as soon as there’s an opening. You can learn more about how the app works here. Claim yours today!
