How do we compare?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average hourly rate for a Dental Hygienist is $37.53 ($78,050 yearly) in the United States. Of course, rates vary depending on location, skills, years of experience, and other factors.

On Princess Dental Staffing, our Dental Hygienist candidates in Merced, CA are averaging $66 per hour ($132,000 yearly). This is based on 11,521 recently filled jobs with an accepted hourly range between $53 and $93 per hour, and a median hourly rate of $65 per hour.