ForavueFree career quiz

Dental Hygienists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$98,100/yr
Typical range
$83,570 – $108,480
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years

What a Dental Hygienists does

Dental hygienists clean teeth, take X-rays, and educate patients about oral health under a dentist's supervision. They help prevent tooth decay and gum disease while working directly with patients in dental offices.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

Is this the right career for you?

Take Foravue's free career quiz — no sign-up needed — and get matched to careers and colleges that fit who you actually are.

Take the free quiz →